Identify the first step in solving this equation for x: 7(x − 8) = 49. (1 point)

Responses

Add 8 to both sides.
Add 8 to both sides.
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.

Multiply both sides by 7.