Question

-5c - 18 = 17

Explanation:

Step1: Add 18 to both sides

$-5c - 18 + 18 = 17 + 18$
$-5c = 35$

Step2: Divide by -5 on both sides

$\frac{-5c}{-5} = \frac{35}{-5}$

Answer:

$c = -7$