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I need help with my math. I am working on linear equations. I don’t understand what I am doing and I am struggling on my homework. C/-9 + 6 = 14

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Given:


(C)/(-9)+6=14

Solve this equation to find the value of C,


\begin{gathered} (C)/(-9)+6=14 \\ \text{Subtract 6 from both sides} \\ (C)/(-9)+6-6=14-6 \\ (C)/(-9)=8 \\ Multiply\text{ both sides by -9} \\ (C)/(-9)(-9)=8(-9) \\ C=-72 \end{gathered}

Answer: C= -72

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