What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 ?(1 point)

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Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.

Divide both sides by 5.6.
Divide both sides by 5.6.

Multiply both sides by 5.6.
Multiply both sides by 5.6.

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

The first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 is to divide both sides by 5.6.

The first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 is to divide both sides of the equation by 5.6. This step is necessary in order to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. By dividing both sides by 5.6, you can cancel out the coefficient of x on the left-hand side and simplify the equation.

The first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8 is to divide both sides of the equation by 5.6.