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What is the first step in solving for x

in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9
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Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.

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

Add 2.14 to both sides.
Add 2.14 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 9.8.

1 answer

To begin solving the equation \( 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 \), the first step is to divide both sides by 9.8. This isolates the term containing \( x \).

So, the correct response is:

Divide both sides by 9.8.

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