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

Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Subtract 1.42 from both sides.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.

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