What is the second step in solving for n

Question

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

Add 1.42 to both sides.
Add 1.42 to both sides.

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

Subtract 5.6 from both sides.
Subtract 5.6 from both sides.

Divide both sides by 5.6.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 5.6(n + 1.42) = 7.8 \), the first step would be to distribute \( 5.6 \) to both \( n \) and \( 1.42 \), which would give you \( 5.6n + 7.952 = 7.8 \).

However, from the context of your question, if you're looking for the second step after first isolating \( n \), it is best to first get rid of the \( 5.6 \) that's multiplying \( (n + 1.42) \).

1. Divide both sides by \( 5.6 \): \[ n + 1.42 = \frac{7.8}{5.6} \]

2. The second step would then be to isolate \( n \). After this, you would perform the operation of subtracting \( 1.42 \) from both sides.

Thus, the appropriate response referring to the second step would be:

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.