Convert the unit of weight 3 1/2lb=?oz

Given the statements, "a square root of 16 is 4," and "a square root of 9 is -3," complete the following blanks with the correct truth-values. p is and q is , so the statement, "a square root of 16 is 4 or a square root of 9 is -3" is .

X/y + 4y/x divided by x/y - 2y/x explain as in depth as you can how you simplfied the fractions. i don't know where to start on this : /

In order for the function to be linear, what must m be and why? m = 22 because the rate of change is 1. m = 20 because the rate of change is 3. m = 22 because the rate of change is -1. m = 20 because the rate of change is -3.