Question

Identify the first step in solving this equation for x : 7(x − 8) = 49 . (1 point)
Responses

Add 8 to both sides.
Add 8 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 7.
Divide both sides by 7.

Divide only the left side by 7.
Divide only the left side by 7.

Multiply both sides by 7.

1 answer

Divide both sides by 7.