Identify the first step in solving this equation for x

Question

: 7(x − 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 only the left side by 7.
Divide only the left side by 7.

Divide both sides by 7.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 7(x - 8) = 49 \) for \( x \), the first step is to divide both sides by 7 to isolate the expression \( x - 8 \).

So, the correct response is:

Divide both sides by 7.