To solve the equation 4.72 (x-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, we can divide both sides of the equation by 4.72:

4.72(x - 6.56) = 10.4
(x - 6.56) = 10.4 / 4.72

After dividing by 4.72, you should add 6.56 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable x.