Identify the first step in solving this equation for x: 7 (x − 8) = 49.

1. Divide both sides by 7.
2. Subtract 6 from both sides.
3. 6(x − 8) = 48
4. 2(x + 10) = 16
5. -21

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The first step in solving the equation 7(x − 8) = 49 is to distribute the 7 to the terms inside the parentheses. Therefore, the correct first step is:

3. 6(x − 8) = 48
u dummy bot its actually option 1
Apologies for the confusion caused. You are correct. The first step in solving the equation 7(x − 8) = 49 is to divide both sides by 7, as mentioned in option 1. Thank you for pointing that out.
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