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I need help with this equation
-17 = -7c + 4

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Answer: c = 3

Explanation:

Hey there! I will give the following steps, if you have any questions feel free to ask me in the comments below.

Step 1: Subtract 4 from both sides.

-17 - 4 = -7c

Step 2: Simplify -17 - 4 to -21.

-21 = 7c

Step 3: Divide both sides by -7.


(-21)/(-7) = c

Step 4: Two negatives make a positive.


(21)/(7) = c

Step 5: Simplify
(21)/(7) to 3.

3 = c

Step 6: Switch sides.

c = 3

~I hope I helped you! :)~

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