What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9(1 point)

Responses

Divide both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.

Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.

Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.

Add 2.14 to both sides.

1 answer

The first step in solving the equation \(9.8(x−2.14)=53.9\) is to divide both sides by 9.8. This will help isolate the expression on the left side.

So, the correct response is: Divide both sides by 9.8.