What is the first step in simplifying the expression?

Each month, a shopkeeper spends 5x + 14 dollars on rent and electricity. if he spends 3x−5 dollars on rent, how much does he spend on electricity? for which value(s) of x is the amount the shopkeeper spends on electricity less than $100? explain how you found the value(s).

Find a third-degree polynomial equation with rational coefficients that has roots -2 and 6+i

Darcy deposited $390 into a savings account. as long as the account balance remains at or above $150, she does not have to pay a service fee for the account. for how many months can she withdraw $40 a month without having to pay service fees? a) 3 b) 5 c) 6 d) 9