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5 ( c+ 2) = -20

12a + 5 - 8a = -1

m - 3 - 6m = -27

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c = -6

a = -3/2

m = -24/5

Explanation:

#1

5(c + 2) = -20

5c + 10 = -20

5c = -20 - 10

5c = -30

c = -6

#2

12a + 5 - 8a = -1

4a + 5 = -1

4a = -1 - 5

4a = -6

a = (-6)/4

a = -3/2

#3

m - 3 - 6m = -27

-5m - 3 = -27 → (times -1)

5m + 3 = 27

5m = 27 - 3

5m = 24

m = 24/5

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