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What is BEST first step in solving this equation?

5x+2=12

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add 2 + 12
add 2 + 12

divide both sides of the equation by 5
divide both sides of the equation by 5

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

subtract x from both sides of the equation

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The best first step in solving this equation is to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
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