To solve the equation 6.24(x+5.9)=20.22

Question

6.24
(
𝑥
+
5.9
)
=
20.22
, the first step is to reverse the multiplication. What number should both sides be divided by?(1 point).

Answer 1

To reverse the multiplication in the equation $6.24(x+5.9)=20.22$, you should divide both sides by $6.24$.

So, the first step is to divide both sides by $6.24$.