Question

What is first step in solving this equation?

5x + 2 = 12

(1 point)
Responses

add 2 + 12
add 2 + 12

divide both sides by 5
divide both sides by 5

subtract 2 from both sides of the equation
subtract 2 from both sides of the equation

take away the x

Answers

GPT 3.5
subtract 2 from both sides of the equation