What is the first step in solving for x

in the equation 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.

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

Multiply both sides by 9.8.

1 answer

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. This will isolate the term \( (x - 2.14) \) and help simplify the equation.

So the correct response is:

Divide both sides by 9.8.

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