The first step in solving the equation \( 7(x - 8) = 49 \) for \( x \) is to divide both sides by 7. This will help isolate the term containing \( x \).
So the correct response is: Divide both sides by 7.
Identify the first step in solving this equation for x
: 7(x − 8) = 49
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Responses
Divide only the left side by 7.
Divide only the left side by 7.
Divide both sides by 7.
Divide both sides by 7.
Multiply both sides by 7.
Multiply both sides by 7.
Add 8 to both sides.
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