Question

Solve the equation: Show work step by step -14=-5+3c

Answer 1

-14 = -5 + 3c

First, regroup your terms. / Your problem should look like: $-14 = 3c - 5$
Second, add 5 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: $-14 + 5 = 3c$
Third, simplify -14 + 5 to -9. / Your problem should look like: $-9 = 3c$
Fourth, divide both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like: $-\frac{9}{3} = c$
Fifth, simplify the fraction to 3. / Your problem should look like: $-3 = c$
Sixth, switch your sides. / Your problem should look like: $c = -3$

Answer: c = -3

Answer 2

−14=−5+3c

−14=3c−5

Flip the equation.

3c−5=−14

Add 5 to both sides.

3c−5+5=−14+5

3c=−9

Divide both sides by 3.

3c/3=−9/3

c=−3