6th grade math help me pleaseee

Solve the x in the equation x^2+14x+17=-96

Simplify 5 square root of 7 end root plus 12 square root of 6 end root minus 10 square root of 7 end root minus 5 square root of 6 . (1 point) 5 square root of 14 end root minus 7 square root of 12 5 square root of 7 end root minus 7 square root of 6 7 square root of 12 end root minus 5 square root of 14 7 square root of 6 end root minus 5 square root of 7

Erin bought christmas cards for $2 each to send to her family and friends. which variable is the dependent variable?