Asked by xochitl

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

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

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

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

Divide both sides by 5.6.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Divide both sides by 5.6.

Reason: Divide both sides by 5.6 to get x + 1.42 = 7.8 / 5.6, then subtract 1.42 to solve for x.