Question

Identify the first step in solving this equation for x : 7(x − 8) = 49 . (1 point) Responses 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. Divide only the left side by 7. Add 8 to both sides.

Answer 1

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

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