What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9 (1 point)
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Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
Add 2.14 to both sides.
Add 2.14 to both sides.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.
The first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9 is to distribute 9.8 to the terms inside the parentheses. So the correct answer is:
Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8.
The first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x−2.14)=53.9 is to divide both sides of the equation by 9.8. This is done to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. By dividing both sides by 9.8, you will get:
(x - 2.14) = 53.9 / 9.8
So the correct answer is to "Divide only the left-hand side by 9.8."