Decreasing 3/4 times a number by 18 is equal to increasing 1/2 times the number by 5. I NEED ANSWERS!!!

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Which of the following is the best first step in solving the equation below? 4+2㏒³x=17

The perimeter of a rectangular lot of land is 436 ft. this includes an easement of x feet of uniform width inside the lot on which no building can be done. if the buildable area is 122 ft by 60 ft, determine the width of the easement. select one: a. 9 feet b. 18 feet c. 4.5 feet d. 7 feet