I need help on my algebra practice problems

Which is the most efficient first step to solve x in the equation 3.7x - 18 = -4.3x -34 a. add 3.7x to both sides of the equation. b. add 4.3x to both sides of the equation. c. subtract 18 from both sides of the equation. d. subtract 34 from both sides of the equation.

You call the pizza store and find out that eachpizza has 12 slices. you expect 16 people tocome, and you estimate each person will eat 3slices. how many pizzas should you order

Consider the proof. given: segment ab is parallel to line de. prove: what is the missing statement in step 5?