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

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

Only the left-hand side was divided by 5.6.
Only the left-hand side was divided 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. By doing this, you will isolate the variable x on one side of the equation and solve for its value.