What is the best first step in solving the equation
3x^2+8x=-5

Aswimming pool has an input pump for filling the pool and an output pump for emptying the pool. the input pump can fill the pool in 3 hours, and the output pump can drain the pool in 5 hours. as you go to bed, the pool is full, but a neighbor’s kid turns on the output pump. at midnight, you awake to find the pool half empty. immediately, you turn on the input pump, but you are sleepy and forget to turn off the output pump. at what time will the pool become full?

Can someone answer it, and plot it, for 20 points and brainliest answer? p. s. they're the same ! : )

If a baby uses 15 diapers in 2 days how many diapers will the baby use in a year