Which is a reasonable first step that can be used to solve the equation 2(x + 6) = 3(x - 4) + 5?
a.
Combine like terms, 3 and 5, on the right side of the equation
b.
Distribute 2 to x on the left side of the equation and 3 to x on the right of the equation.
c.
Distribute 2 to (X+6) and 3 to (x-4)
d.
Apply the subtraction property of equality to move the 6 from the left side of the equation to the right side.