What is the second step in solving for n

Question

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

Add 1.42 to both sides.
Add 1.42 to both sides.

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

Subtract 5.6 from both sides.
Subtract 5.6 from both sides.

Divide both sides by 5.6.

Answer 1

To solve for \( n \) in the equation \( 5.6(n + 1.42) = 7.8 \), the first step is to divide both sides of the equation by \( 5.6 \).

So, the second step after dividing by \( 5.6 \) is to simplify the equation. This means you can remove \( 5.6 \) from the left side, resulting in:

\[ n + 1.42 = \frac{7.8}{5.6} \]

Now, you will need to isolate \( n \) by subtracting \( 1.42 \) from both sides.

Therefore, the correct response to your question about the second step is:

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.