What is the first step to solve this equation: 3x =44

Cody was 165cm tall on the first day of school this year, which was 10% taller than he was on the first day of school last year.

Aflagpole broke in a storm. it was originally 8 1 81 feet tall. 2 8 28 feet are still sticking straight out of the ground, where it snapped, but the remaining piece has hinged over and touches the ground some distance away. how far away is the end of the pole from the base of the pole along the ground?

Olga bought a new skirt that cost $20. sales tax is 5%. how much did olga pay, including sales tax? 7.