Identify the first step in solving this equation for x

Question

: −3 = x4 + 2
.(1 point)
Responses

Multiply both sides by 2.
Multiply both sides by 2.

Divide both sides by 4.
Divide both sides by 4.

Subtract 2 from both sides.
Subtract 2 from both sides.

Add 2 to both sides.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-3 = x^4 + 2\) for \(x\), the first step would be to isolate the \(x^4\) term. This can be done by subtracting 2 from both sides of the equation.

So, the correct response is:

Subtract 2 from both sides.