The first step in solving the equation \(5.6(x + 1.42) = 7.8\) is to divide both sides by 5.6. This simplifies the equation and isolates the term with \(x\).
So, the correct response is:
Divide both sides by 5.6.
What is the first step in solving for x
in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8
?(1 point)
Responses
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.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
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