Which could be the first step in solving this equation?

5x + 4x = 72

George is putting trim around his rectangular deck, including the gate. he will need 44 feet of trim to do the entire deck. if the deck is 13 feet long, how wide is the deck?

Jayne is studying urban planning and finds that her town is decreasing in population by 3% each year. the population of her town is changing by a constant rate.true or false?

Acampus club held a bake sale as a fund raiser, selling coffee, muffins, and bacon and eggs sandwiches. the club members charged $1 for a cup of coffee, 3$ for a muffin , and $4 for a back. and egg sandwich. they sold a total of 55 items , easing $119. of the club members sold 5 more muffins than cups of coffee, how many bacon and egg sandwiches he’s did they sell