Isolate term with c: First, we want to isolate the term containing c on one side of the equation.−15=−31−2cAdd 31 to both sides to move the constant term to the left side.−15+31=−31+31−2c
Calculate sum on left side: Now, calculate the sum on the left side of the equation. 16=−2c
Get rid of fraction: To solve for c, we need to get rid of the fraction by multiplying both sides by 2.2×16=c
Calculate final value: Finally, calculate the product on the left side to find the value of c.32=c
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