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-12 (c +22) = -13c + 3
What value of c makes the equation true? Enter the answer in the box.

-12 (c +22) = -13c + 3 What value of c makes the equation true? Enter the answer in-example-1
User Fuxi
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Answer:

c=267

Explanation:

Step 1: distribute

-12(c+22) = -13c + 3

-12c - 264 = -13c + 3

Step 2: add 13 to each side

+13c +13c

c - 264 = 3

Step 3 add 264 to each side

+264 +264

c= 267

sorry if it's a little messy!

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