To solve the equation \(-35 - 2c = -27\), follow these steps:
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Add 35 to both sides to isolate the term with \(c\):
\[ -2c = -27 + 35 \]
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Simplify the right side:
\[ -2c = 8 \]
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Divide both sides by -2 to solve for \(c\):
\[ c = \frac{8}{-2} = -4 \]
So, the solution is:
\[ c = -4 \]