Which of the following could be a first step in correctly solving the equation below?

5(x-2)-2x=2

A.5(x-2)-2x+2=0
B.5(x-2)-2x=2-2x
C.5x-2-2x=2
D.5x-10-2x=2

Respuesta :

Definitely the correct answer is D.  You need to expand the product 5(x-2), and then to group all x terms together and all constants together.