Indentify the first step in solving this equation for. X: 7(x-8)=49
The first step in solving the equation is to distribute the 7 to the terms inside the parentheses.
7(x-8) = 49
7*x - 7*8 = 49
7x - 56 = 49
7(x-8) = 49
7*x - 7*8 = 49
7x - 56 = 49