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.