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11. Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation below. Use pencil and paper. Explain why the Distributive Property makes it possible to solve this equation. 37 - (2c + 3) = 4(c + 5) + C ​

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Answer: C equals 2.

Explanation:

37 + (-2c - 3) = 4c + 20 +c (distribute)

34 - 2c = 5c +20 (combine like terms)

14 = 7c (divide)

c = 2

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