Question

-9(c+7)= 13c+7
what value of C makes the equation true? Enter the answer in the box

Answer 1

x= -35/11
1) distribute, -9x -63x = 13x+7
2) put like terms on the same side of parentheses, -9x -13x= 7+63
3) combine like terms, -22x = 70
4) solve for x, x= -70/22
5) simplify, x= -35/11