What method would be best to use 53=4(x-3)^2-11

Gregory draws a scale drawing of his room. the scale that he uses is 1 cm : 4 ft. on his drawing, the room is 3 centimeters long. which equation can be used to find the actual length of gregory's room?

2x minus y equals 6, x plus y equals negative 3

Which equation is equivalent to the given expression? -(1/2y+1/4) a. -1/4(1+2y) b. 1/4(2y-1) c. -2(1/4y-1/8) d. 2(1/8-1/4y)