Asap!which describes the process that could be used as the first step in solving this equation?
6x = 4 + 5(x + 8)
a) combine like terms by adding 4 + 5.
b) use distributive property to multiply 5(x + 8).
c) use division property of equality to divide both sides of the equation by 6.
d) use subtraction property of equality to subtract 6x from both sides of the equation.