What is the first step in solving for x

Question

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

Divide both sides by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.

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

Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Multiply both sides by 5.6.

Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.

Answer 1

The first step in solving the equation \( 5.6(x + 1.42) = 7.8 \) is to divide both sides by 5.6.

This simplifies the equation and allows you to isolate the term \( (x + 1.42) \) on one side.

So, the correct response is:

Divide both sides by 5.6.