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.
Divide both sides by 9.8.
Divide both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Multiply both sides by 9.8.
Add 2.14 to both sides.
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 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 divide both sides of the equation by 9.8.
By dividing both sides of the equation by the same number, we can isolate x and solve for it. So, the correct choice is to "Divide both sides by 9.8".