identify the first step in solving this equation for x: 7(x - 8) = 49
A) multiply both sides by 7
B) add 8 to both sides
C) divide both sides by 7
D) divide only the left side by 7
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The first step in solving the equation 7(x - 8) = 49 is to divide both sides by 7. Therefore, the correct answer is option C) divide both sides by 7.
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