Which one do i choose fam? i suck at geometry

The sum of two numbers is 58. the first number is 8 less than half the second number. let  c  represent the first number. let  drepresent the second number. which statements about solving for the two numbers are true? check all that apply.the equation    represents the sum of the two numbers.the equation    represents the sentence “the first number is 8 less than half the second number.”the equation    represents the relationship between the two numbers.the equation    represents the sum of the two numbers.the number  d  is 14.the number  c  is 44.the number  c  is 14.the number  d  is 44.

Ijust need to see how to do this. so you don’t have to answer all of them just a step by step explanation of one.

The diagram shows corresponding lengths in two similar figures. find the area of the smaller figure. a. 14.4 yd2 b. 24 yd2 c. 26.4 yd2 d. 28