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To solve the equation \( 5.6(n + 1.42) = 7.8 \), the first step would be to distribute \( 5.6 \) to both \( n \) and \( 1.42 \). However, since the question is asking for the second step, let's outline the first and second steps:
1. **First step:** Divide both sides by \( 5.6 \) to isolate \( n + 1.42 \):
\[
n + 1.42 = \frac{7.8}{5.6}
\]
2. **Second step:** Now, to isolate \( n \), you need to **subtract \( 1.42 \) from both sides**:
\[
n = \frac{7.8}{5.6} - 1.42
\]
Therefore, the correct answer is: **Subtract 1.42 from both sides.**