in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9
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Responses
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.
Divide both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.
Add 2.14 to both sides.
1 answer
To solve the equation \( 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 \), the first step is to isolate the term containing \( x \). The most effective way to do this is to divide both sides of the equation by \( 9.8 \) to simplify it.
So, the correct response is:
Divide both sides by 9.8.
