What is the second step in solving for n

Question

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

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

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

Add 1.42 to both sides.
Add 1.42 to 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 typically be to divide both sides by 5.6 in order to isolate the term containing \( n \).

Thus, the second step would involve simplifying the equation after that initial division.

So, the correct response to your question about the second step would be:

Divide both sides by 5.6.

After that, the equation would look like this:

\[ n + 1.42 = \frac{7.8}{5.6} \]

Then you would proceed by subtracting 1.42 from both sides.