Distribute and Simplify: Distribute the −4 across the terms inside the parentheses.-4(c + 11) = -4 \times c + -4 \times 11\(\newline= -4c - 44\)
Set Equal and Isolate: Set the equation equal to 8 and isolate the term with c. −4c−44=8Add 44 to both sides to isolate the term with c. −4c−44+44=8+44−4c=52
Divide and Solve: Divide both sides by −4 to solve for c.−4−4c=−452c=−13
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