Asked by meghan

what is c equal to 4(1.5c + 6) - 2c = -9
Answered by Ms. Sue
4(1.5c + 6) - 2c = -9

6c + 24 - 2c = -9
4c = -33
c = ?
Answered by DrBob222
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4(1.5c + 6) - 2c = -9
multiply 4 x everything within the parentheses.
6c + 24 -2c = -9
combine terms
4c +24 = -9
move 24 to the other side (changing the sign).
4c = -9 -24
combine terms.
4c = -33
divide both sides by 4.
4c/4 = -33/4
c = ? (It isn't an even number)

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Answered by meghan
-8.25 thanks!
Answered by DrBob222
correct.