Question

step 2: what is the next step to solve the equation?
subtract 2x from the binomial.
factor 2x from the binomial.
factor 2 from the binomial.

Explanation:

To solve an equation involving a binomial (e.g., \(ax + bx\) or \(2x + 4\)), factoring out a common factor is a common step. If the binomial has terms with a common factor of 2 (e.g., \(2x + 2\)), factoring 2 from the binomial (like \(2(x + 1)\)) simplifies the equation. Subtracting \(2x\) or factoring \(2x\) may not be appropriate unless the binomial's terms have \(2x\) as a common factor. So the correct next step is to factor 2 from the binomial.

Answer:

The correct option is: Factor 2 from the binomial.