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Solve 3c + 4 = -4c - 17
A. 3
B. -3
C. 21
D. -21

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3c + 4 = -4c - 17

3c = -4c - 17 - 4 Subtracted 4 from both sides

3c + 4c = -21 Added 4c to both sides. (-17 - 4 = -21)

7c = -21 Combined like terms (4c + 3c = 7c)

c = -3 Divided 7 both sides
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