To solve the equation \( 34 - (3c + 4) = 2(c + 3) + c \), we'll simplify each side step by step.
Start with the left side:
- Distribute the negative sign: \[ 34 - 3c - 4 \] Simplifying this gives: \[ 30 - 3c \]
Now, move to the right side:
- Distribute the \(2\): \[ 2(c + 3) = 2c + 6 \]
- Now combine with \(c\): \[ 2c + 6 + c = 3c + 6 \]
Now we can rewrite the equation as: \[ 30 - 3c = 3c + 6 \]
Next, let's isolate \(c\). First, add \(3c\) to both sides: \[ 30 = 6c + 6 \]
Next, subtract 6 from both sides: \[ 24 = 6c \]
Finally, divide by 6: \[ c = 4 \]
So the solution is \( c = 4 \).