# i can only help on no. 5 mPQS + mSQR = mPQR (4x - 12) + (x + 15) = 53 4x + x - 12 + 15 = 53 5x + 3 - 3 = 53 - 3 5x/5 = 50/5 x = 10 mPQS = 4(10) - 12 = 40 - 12 = 28 mSQR = (10) + 15 = 25