Consider the following equation:

2/3x - 5 = 27
What is the first step in solving this equation?
A. Multiply both sides by 3/2
B. Divide both sides by 3/2
C. Subtract 5 from both sides
D. Add 5 to both sides

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C. Subtract 5 from both sides

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