Question

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

Answer 1

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The first step in solving the equation 7(x − 8) = 49 is to divide both sides by 7.