Question

what is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6 (x + 1.42) = 7.8

A: subtract 1.42 from both sides

B: Divide both sides by 5.6

C: only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6

D: multiply both sides by 5.6

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

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.

Therefore, the correct answer is B: Divide both sides by 5.6.