What is BEST first step in solving this equation?
5x+2=12
(1 point)
Responses
add 2 + 12
add 2 + 12
divide both sides of the equation by 5
divide both sides of the equation by 5
subtract 2 from both sides of the equation
subtract 2 from both sides of the equation
subtract x from both sides of the equation
1 answer
The best first step in solving this equation is to subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.