Jan needs to solve this equation for x. What would be the best first step?

3x - 5 = 26

Responses

Subtract 5 from the right side of the equation.
Subtract 5 from the right side of the equation.

Divide 3x and 26 by 3.
Divide 3x and 26 by 3.

Subtract 26 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 26 from both sides of the equation.

Add 5 to both sides of the equation.
Add 5 to both sides of the equation.

Multiply both sides of the equation x 3.

Multiply both sides of the equation x 3.