Question

solve for c
-7 = c + 9

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the variable c

Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation.
\(-7 - 9=c + 9-9\)

Step2: Calculate the left - hand side

\(-7-9=-16\), and \(c + 9 - 9=c\). So \(c=-16\).

Answer:

\(c = - 16\)