Identify the first step in solving this equation for x

Question

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: 7(x − 8) = 49
7
(
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−

8
)

=

49
. (1 point)
Responses

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.
Divide both sides by 7.

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

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 7(x - 8) = 49 \), the first step is to divide both sides by 7. This will simplify the equation and make it easier to isolate \( x \).

So the correct response is: Divide both sides by 7.