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.

Divide both sides by 5.6.

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.

Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.

1 answer

The correct first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 is to divide both sides by 5.6.