Question

What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9(1 point)
Responses

Add 2.14 to both sides.
Add 2.14 to both sides.

Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.

Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.

Divide both sides by 9.8.

Answer 1

The first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9 is to add 2.14 to both sides of the equation.