Which of the equations below represents the first step of the solution process?


Given: 5(6x+4)+1=−39

Step 1:?


Step 2: 30x+21=−39

Step 3: 30x=−60

Step 4: x=−2





A. 5(6x+1)+4=−39


B. 30x+4+1=−39


C. 5(6x+1)=−39


D. 30x+20+1=−39