What is the first step in solving for x in the equation: 5.6( x + 1.42) = 7.8

Answer 1

The first step in solving for x in the equation: 5.6(x + 1.42) = 7.8 is to distribute 5.6 to the terms inside the parentheses. This can be done by multiplying 5.6 with both x and 1.42.