Andre and Diego were each trying to solve 2x+6=3x-8. Describe the first step they each make to the equation.

The first step would be to subtract 2x from both sides, resulting in 6 = x - 8.
Diego's first step is correct.
The first step was the combine the like terms; in this example he is subtracting the 3x on both sides of the =.
2x+6=3x-8
-3x -3x
-x+6=-8