What is the first step in solving for x

Question

𝑥
in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8
5.6
(
𝑥
+
1.42
)
=
7.8
?(1 point)
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.

Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides...........

Answer 1

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 is important because it will isolate the term containing \( x \) on the left-hand side.

So, the correct response is:

Divide both sides by 5.6.