Asked by xochitl

What is the first step in solving for x
in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9
(1 point)
Responses

Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.

Divide both sides by 9.8.
Divide 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.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Divide both sides by 9.8.

Doing so gives x − 2.14 = 53.9 ÷ 9.8, then add 2.14 to solve for x.