The first step in solving the equation \( 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 \) is to divide both sides by 9.8. This will isolate the expression \( (x - 2.14) \) on one side of the equation.
So, the correct response is:
Divide both sides by 9.8.
What is the first step in solving for x
in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9
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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.
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