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.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Divide both sides by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
1 answer
The correct answer is to subtract 1.42 from both sides.