In the equation , 2(4x + 3) - 5x = 1, what is the first step that should be taken to solve for x?
Distribute the 2 among the terms inside the parentheses.
Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
Combine like terms.
Divide both sides of the equation by 3.
Distribute the 2 among the terms inside the parentheses.
Subtract 2 from both sides of the equation.
Combine like terms.
Divide both sides of the equation by 3.
