Question

Solve for c: -12c - 27 = -3

Answer 1

c = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step in solving for c is to add 27 to both sides of the equation. This gives

`-12c-27+27=-3+27`

27 cancels on the left-hand side to give

`-12c=-3+27`
`-12c=24`

dividing both sides by -12 gives

`-(12c)/(-12)=(24)/(-12)`

the -12 cancels on the left-hand side to give

`c=-(24)/(12)`
`\boxed{c=-2.}`

which is our answer!