Which expressions are equivalent to -1/4 (16-12+8x)?

Consider the line y = -3/-2 x +6. find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to this line and passes through the point (-9,-3). find the equation of the line that is parallel to this line and passes through the point (-9,-3).

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Fa bus driver leaves her first stop by 7: 00 a.m., her route will take less than 37 minutes. if she leaves after 7: 00 a.m., she estimates that the same route will take no less than 42 minutes. which inequality represents the time it takes to drive the route, r?