Identity the first step in solving this equation for x: -3= x/4 + 2

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The first step in solving this equation for x is to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. To do so, we can subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.

Starting with the equation: -3 = x/4 + 2

Subtracting 2 from both sides: -3 - 2 = x/4 + 2 - 2

Simplifying: -5 = x/4

Now, the equation is: -5 = x/4, and x is isolated on one side.