2h/3-1/4=1/3 solve and show your steps

What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to y = 3x + 1

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?

If a seller prepaid the taxes of $4,400 and the closing is set for may 19, using the 12 month/30 day method what will the buyer owe the seller as prorated taxes?