how do i solve this equation

-8c+1=-3

2 answers

subtract one form each side so -3-1 is -4 divide that by -8 negatives cancel each other out n c=0.5 plug it inot the equation to check -8 times 0.5=-4 plus 1=-3
-8c+1=-3
-1 -1

-8c=-4
-8c/-8 -4/-8

c= 1/2