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The first step in solving the equation \( 5.6(x + 1.42) = 7.8 \) is to **divide both sides by 5.6**. This will help to isolate the term \( (x + 1.42) \) on the left side of the equation.
So, the correct response is: **Divide both sides by 5.6.**