Question

identify the first step in solving this equation for x: 7(x - 8) = 49. (1 point)
add 8 to both sides.
divide only the left side by 7.
multiply both sides by 7.
divide both sides by 7.

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the expression with x

To get rid of the coefficient 7 in front of the parentheses, we divide both sides of the equation $7(x - 8)=49$ by 7. So, $\frac{7(x - 8)}{7}=\frac{49}{7}$.

Answer:

Divide both sides by 7.