To begin solving the equation \( 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 \), the first step is to divide both sides by 9.8. This will isolate the expression \( x - 2.14 \) on the left-hand side.
So, the correct response is:
Divide both sides by 9.8.
What is the first step in solving for x
𝑥
in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9
9.8
(
𝑥
−
2.14
)
=
53.9
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Responses
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.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
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