What are the rules for subtraction and multiplication with negative numbers???

The graph represents the gallons of water in a water tank with respect to the number of hours since it was completely filled

Determine the common ratio and find the next three terms of the geometric sequence. 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100000, 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100001, 2, a. 3; 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100002, 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100003, 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100004. c. 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100005; 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100006, 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100007, 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100008. b. 3; 6, 18, 54 d. 649-14-02-00-00_files/i0100009. 6, 18, 54 select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Given: p: 2x = 16 q: 3x – 4= 20 which is the converse of p - q? if 2x + 16, then 3x - 4 20. if 3x –4 +20, then 2x # 16. lf 2x = 16, then 3x - 4 = 20. lf 3x – 4= 20, then 2x = 16. o o