To solve for y in the equation 2y + y = 5, what first step would need to be taken?

Question

Subtract 5 from each side.
Add 2y and y.
Divide by 2 on each side.
Subtract 2 from each side.

Answer 1

Combine like terms by adding 2y and y to get 3y, resulting in the equation 3y = 5.