Identify the first step in solving this equation for x

: −3 = x4 + 2
.(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

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

Correct response: Subtract 2 from both sides.