Which choice gives a valid first step to solve 2(w – 3) = 5? exclude any choice where the explanation for the step is false. a. divide each side by 2. you can then subtract 6 from each side to solve for x. b. divide each side by 2. you end up with fewer terms. c. use the distributive property. you then only have to subtract 6 from each side to solve for x. d. use the distributive property. you clear the parentheses and then solve the two-step equation.