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.