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 both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.

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

Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.

Answer 1

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