Question

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to solve the equation: $-10 = x + 7$, you would select answer both sides and fi
that $c =$ select answer .

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x by subtracting 7

Subtract 7 from both sides to undo the +7 on the right.
$$-10 - 7 = x + 7 - 7$$

Step2: Simplify both sides

Calculate the left-hand side and simplify the right-hand side.
$$-17 = x$$

Answer:

First blank: subtract 7
Second blank: $\boldsymbol{-17}$