Isolate term with c: First, we want to isolate the term containing c on one side of the equation.−4=−6c−17Add 17 to both sides to move the constant term to the left side.−4+17=−6c−17+17
Combine like terms: Now, simplify the left side by combining like terms. 13=−6c
Get rid of fraction: To solve for c, we need to get rid of the fraction. Multiply both sides by −6 to do this.13×−6=−6c×−6
Simplify equation: Simplify both sides of the equation.−78=c
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