Question

What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 ?(1 point)
Responses

Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Multiply both sides by 5.6.

Divide both sides by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.

Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.

Answer 1

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.