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What is the second step in solving for n

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

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

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

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

Divide both sides by 5.6.

1 answer

To solve for \( n \) in the equation \( 5.6(n + 1.42) = 7.8 \), the first step is to divide both sides by 5.6 to isolate the term \( n + 1.42 \).

So, the second step after that would be to simplify the equation:

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

After this step, if you want to find \( n \), you need to subtract 1.42 from both sides.

Therefore, the correct response is:

Subtract 1.42 from both sides.