What is the first step in solving the equation 2/3 x + 1/3 x + 2 = 5?

A) Subtract One-third from each side of the equation.
B) Add 2 to each side of the equation.
C) Combine like terms.
D) Multiply each side of the equation by 5.

You have a square piece of cardboard that measures 14 inches on each side. to build a box, you cut congruent squares out of each corner of the cardboard. use the picture to find the area of the cardboard you were used to build the box