Asked by nunya

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

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

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

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

Divide both sides by 9.8.

All Answers 1

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

Reason: divide both sides by 9.8 to isolate the parenthesis: x − 2.14 = 53.9/9.8, then add 2.14.