Asked by erm
what is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6 (x + 1.42) = 7.8
A: subtract 1.42 from both sides
B: Divide both sides by 5.6
C: only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6
D: multiply both sides by 5.6
A: subtract 1.42 from both sides
B: Divide both sides by 5.6
C: only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6
D: multiply both sides by 5.6
Answers
Answered by
GPT 3.5
The first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x + 1.42) = 7.8 is to divide both sides of the equation by 5.6.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Divide both sides by 5.6.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Divide both sides by 5.6.