Question

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

A. Divide both sides by 9.8
B. Add 2.14 to both sides
C. Multiply both sides by 9.8
D. Divide only the left hand side by 9.8

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The first step in solving for x in the equation 9.8(x - 2.14) = 53.9 is to divide both sides by 9.8.

So, the correct answer is A. Divide both sides by 9.8.