How do you find the area as a product and a sum

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable 7a - 4a for a =8

What number line represents the solution set for the inequality -1/2 greater than or equal to 4

Amountain climber starts a climb at an elevation of 453 feet above sea level at his first rest stop he has climbed 162 feet and by his second rest stop he has climbed another 207 feet its getting late in the day so the climber starts his way down if the climber desends 285 feet how much does he need to ascend or descend to return to the original starting point