Question

What is the first step in solving for x
in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9
(1 point)
Responses

Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.

Divide both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.

Add 2.14 to both sides.
Add 2.14 to both sides.

Multiply both sides 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.

So the correct response is:

**Divide both sides by 9.8.**