To solve the equation 4.72 (× - 6.56)= 10.4, the first step is to reverse the multiplication by dividing by 4.72 After dividing by 4.72, what number should be added to both sides?

Answer 1

To reverse the multiplication by dividing by 4.72, divide both sides of the equation by 4.72. Thus, the equation becomes (× - 6.56) = 10.4 / 4.72.

The next step is to add 6.56 to both sides of the equation in order to isolate ×.