Charlotte wants to solve the equation 6(2x+1) – 3 = 4x – 5. Which step would be an appropriate first step for Charlotte to take
to solve for x? A. Subtract 1 from both sides to combine like terms
B. Add 4x to both sides to isolate the variable
C. Distribute the 6 to eliminate the parentheses
D. Combine 4x and -5 to simplify the problem