The first step in solving the equation \( 5.6(x+1.42) = 7.8 \) is to divide both sides by 5.6. This will allow you to isolate the expression \( (x + 1.42) \) on one side of the equation.
So, the correct response is:
Divide both sides by 5.6.
What is the first step in solving for x
in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8
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Responses
Divide both sides by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.
Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
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