Answer:
b=44
b=44 - 9
b=44 + 5
x+x+x = 44
x + (x-9) + (x+5) = 44
3x - 4 = 44
+4
3x =48
÷3
x=16
So, first photo contains 16 birds.
(x-9) - - > 16-9 = 7
(x+5) - - >16+5=21
16 + 7 + 21 =44
Answer is 16 birds in first photo
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