What should be the first step to solve the equation? 2x + 9(x - 1) = 8(2x + 2) - 5

Combine like terms on each side of the equation.

Use the distributive property on each side of the equation.

Use the subtraction property of equality to subtract 5 from each side of the equation.

Use the addition property of equality to add 2x to each side of the equation.​