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Equations with Parentheses, Decimals, & Fractions Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question What is the first step in solving for x in the equation 5.6(x+1.42)=7.8?(1 point) Responses Multiply both sides by 5.6. Multiply both sides by 5.6. Subtract 1.42 from both sides. Subtract 1.42 from both sides. 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.

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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.