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Solve for c.
4(3+c)+c=c+4

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Explanation:

subtract c and distribute

12 + 4 c = 4

4c = - 8

solve for c

User MadAsAHatter
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Answer:

c=-2

Explanation:

4(3+c)+c=c+4

distribute the 4

12+4c+c=c+4

subtract c on both sides

12+4c=4

subtract 12 on both sides

4c=-8

c=-2