What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 ?(1 point)

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Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.

Divide both sides by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.

Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Multiply both sides by 5.6.

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides.

Answer 1

The first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 is to divide both sides by 5.6.