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What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 ?(1 point) Responses Multiply both sides by 5.6. Multiply both sides by 5.6. Subtract 1.42 from both sides. Subtract 1.42 from both sides. Divide both sides by 5.6. Divide both sides by 5.6. Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
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The first step in solving for \( x \) in the equation \( 5.6(x + 1.42) = 7.8 \) is to divide both sides by \( 5.6 \). This isolates the expression \( (x + 1.42) \).

So, the correct response is: **Divide both sides by 5.6.**