What is the first step in solving for x

Question

in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8
?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

Multiply both sides by 5.6.

Answer 1

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

Divide both sides by 5.6.

This allows you to isolate the term inside the parentheses:

\[ x + 1.42 = \frac{7.8}{5.6} \]