Which step would not be a possible first step for solving the following equation algebraically? 2x(5x-2)+4 =8-2x a) subtract 4 from both sides of the equation b) divide every term in the equation by 2 c) multiply -2 by 2 d) add 2x to 5x

Jack has a piece of red ribbon that is two times as long as his piece of blue ribbon. he says that he can use two different equation to find out how long his piece of red ribbon is compared to his piece of blue ribbon is. is he correct? explain his reasoning