Question

16. Solve for C: 6c - 1 - 4c = -49

Answer 1

c = -24

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Algebra I

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

6c - 1 - 4c = -49

Step 2: Solve for c

1. Combine like terms: 2c - 1 = -49
2. Isolate c term: 2c = -48
3. Isolate c: c = -24