What is the first step in solving the equation 20 = 6x − 4 solving for x ?(1 point) Responses Divide both sides by 6. Divide both sides by 6. Subtract 4 from both sides. Subtract 4 from both sides. Subtract 20 from both sides. Subtract 20 from both sides. Add 4 to both sides.

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The first step in solving the equation \( 20 = 6x - 4 \) for \( x \) is to add 4 to both sides. This allows you to isolate the term with \( x \) on one side of the equation.

So, the correct response is: Add 4 to both sides.

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