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Find the value of c. 16 = 4 - 3c

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c = -4
16= 4- 3(-4)
16= 4 + 12
16=16
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Answer:

c = -4

Explanation:

16 = 4 - 3c

subtract 4 from each side

16-4 = 4-4 - 3c

12 = -3c

Divide each side by -3

12/-3 = -3c/-3

-4 =c

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