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How to Solve Equations in the Form ax - b = c
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bto both sides
Example: 2x-7=3
22-7+7=3+7
2x = 10
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To solve equations in the form \( ax - b = c \), you need to follow these steps. Here’s how to fill in the blanks for your example:

Step 1: Add \( b \) to both sides
For the equation:
\( 2x - 7 = 3 \)
You add 7 to both sides:
\( 2x - 7 + 7 = 3 + 7 \)
This simplifies to:
\( 2x = 10 \)

Step 2: Divide both sides by \( a \)
Now, divide both sides by \( 2 \) (since \( a = 2 \) in this case):
\( \frac{2x}{2} = \frac{10}{2} \)
This simplifies to:
\( x = 5 \)

So the completed steps would be:

  1. Add \( b \) to both sides
  2. Divide both sides by \( a \)
    Final answer: \( x = 5 \)