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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.

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

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

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

Answer 1

The first step in solving this equation for x is: Divide both sides by 7.