Identify the first step in solving this equation for x

Question

: −3 = x4 + 2
.(1 point)
Responses

Add 2 to both sides.
Add 2 to both sides.

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

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

Divide both sides by 4.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( -3 = x^4 + 2 \), the first step is to isolate the term with \( x \). You can do this by subtracting 2 from both sides.

So, the correct response is:

Subtract 2 from both sides.