You add 9d+2d+3d which equals to 14d, then you would subtract 14d to each side. After you subtract 14d to each side, it should look like -4=-9d. So your answer should be 4/9=d
44 boots were sold all together. To figure this out first you need to find how many of the other boots there were. 8 rugby boots and 12 hiking boots. 8 + 12 + 24 = 44.