What is the answer to 2q + 2 +9

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

Find the measure of the angle indicated in bold

One cell phone plan charges $20 per month plus $0.15 per minute used. a second cell phone plan charges $35 per month plus $0.10 per minute used. write and solve an equation to find the number of minutes you must talk to have the same cost for both calling plans.