Identify the first step in solving this equation for x : 7(x − 8) = 49 . (1 point) Responses Divide both sides by 7. Divide both sides by 7. Multiply both sides by 7. Multiply both sides by 7. Divide only the left side by 7. Divide only the left side by 7. Add 8 to both sides.
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The first step in solving this equation for x is to divide both sides by 7 to isolate the variable.