The first step in solving 3.17t - 2.431 = 5.06 is to divide both sides of the equation by 3.17.

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False. The first step is to add 2.431 to both sides.

3.17t - 2.431 = 5.06

Add 2.431 to both sides: ← First step:

3.17t = 5.06 + 2.431

3.17t = 7.491

Divide both sides by 3.17 ← Second step:

t = 7.491 : 3.17

t = 2.36