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What value of c is a solution to this equation?
–5=–3(c–2)–8

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C=1
I’m pretty sure it’s right
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Answer:c=1

Step-by-step explanation:Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−5=−3(c−2)−8

−5=(−3)(c)+(−3)(−2)+−8(Distribute)

−5=−3c+6+−8

−5=(−3c)+(6+−8)(Combine Like Terms)

−5=−3c+−2

−5=−3c−2

Step 2: Flip the equation.

−3c−2=−5

Step 3: Add 2 to both sides.

−3c−2+2=−5+2

−3c=−3

Step 4: Divide both sides by -3.

−3c

−3

=

−3

−3

c=1

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