Question

Equations with parentheses QuickChek, identifying the first step in solving this equation for X 7 ( x - 8 ) = 49

Answer 1

At eight to both sides
Divide both sides by seven
Multiply both sides by seven
Divide only the left side by seven

Answer 2

Pick one of the answers

Answer 3

The first step in solving the equation 7(x - 8) = 49 is to distribute the 7 to both terms inside the parentheses.

This can be done by multiplying 7 with both x and -8.

The equation becomes:

7 * x - 7 * 8 = 49

Simplifying further:

7x - 56 = 49

Answer 4

To solve the equation 7x - 56 = 49, you can use the following steps:

1. Add 56 to both sides:

7x - 56 + 56 = 49 + 56

This simplifies to:

7x = 105

2. Divide both sides by 7:

(7x)/7 = 105/7

This simplifies to:

x = 15

So the solution to the equation is x = 15.

Answer 5

Sure, let's go with option 1: Add 56 to both sides.

Adding 56 to both sides of the equation 7x - 56 = 49, we get:

7x - 56 + 56 = 49 + 56

Simplifying, we have:

7x = 105

Now, you can continue to step 2 and divide both sides by 7 to solve for x.