Question

What is the first step in solving for x
in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8
?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

Answer 1

To start solving the equation \( 5.6(x+1.42) = 7.8 \), the first step would be to **divide both sides by 5.6**. This will help isolate the expression \( (x + 1.42) \) on one side.

So, the correct response is:
**Divide both sides by 5.6.**