Mathematics - Algebra - Linear Equations - Multi-step equations - Unravel the Layers

Show a 'wrapped present' metaphor: to get to x, you need to unwrap layers. '3(x + 2) - 4 = 14'. What's the first unwrap? Options: Distribute 3, Add 4, Subtract 2, Divide by 3. (Answer: Add 4, then divide by 3, then subtract 2 OR distribute first). Show that there can be multiple valid approaches but