What's the first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8 ( x - 2.14) = 53.9

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The first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8 ( x - 2.14) = 53.9 is to distribute the 9.8 to the terms inside the parentheses:

9.8 * x - 9.8 * 2.14 = 53.9.