What is the first step in solving the equation 20 = 6x − 4

solving for x
?(1 point)
Responses

Add 4 to both sides.
Add 4 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 6.
Divide both sides by 6.

Subtract 20 from both sides.
Subtract 20 from both sides.

Subtract 4 from both sides.

1 answer

To solve the equation \(20 = 6x - 4\) for \(x\), the first step is to add 4 to both sides. This will help isolate the term with \(x\) on one side of the equation.

So, the correct response is: Add 4 to both sides.