Question

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

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

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

Multiply both sides by 7.
Multiply both sides by 7.

Divide both sides by 7.

Answer 1

1. Identify the second step in solving this equation for y: −3(y + 6) = 21. (1 point)
Responses

Divide both sides by 6.
Divide both sides by 6.

Divide both sides by −3
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Divide both sides by negative 3.

Add 6 to both sides.
Add 6 to both sides.

Subtract 6 from both sides.

2. For which equation is the order of steps to first divide both sides by 6 and then to add 8 to both sides?(1 point)
Responses

8(x − 6) = 48
8 left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis equals 48

6(x + 8) = 48
6 left parenthesis x plus 8 right parenthesis equals 48

6(x − 8) = 48
6 left parenthesis x minus 8 right parenthesis equals 48

6x − 8 = 48

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Answer 2

Divide both sides by 7.

Answer 3

1. Divide both sides by -3.
2. The equation is 8(x - 6) = 48.