To simplify the expression \(-6 + 9c - 2c\), you can combine the like terms related to \(c\):
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Combine the terms with \(c\): \[ 9c - 2c = 7c \]
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Now, substitute back into the expression: \[ -6 + 7c \]
So, the simplified expression is: \[ 7c - 6 \]