Solve for c: 8 − 2c= −(−6 + c)

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8 − 2c = −(−6 + c)
Step 1: The negative sign outside of the parentheses tells us to multiply everything inside the parentheses by -1.
8 − 2c = −(−6 + c)
8 − 2c = + 6 − c
Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.
8 − 2c= + 6 − c
8 − 8 − 2c= + 6 − 8 − c
−2c = − 2 − c
Step 3: Isolate the variable on one side of the equation by adding c to both sides.
−2c + c = − 2 − c + c
−c = − 2
Step 4: Divide both sides of the equation by −1.
−c ÷ −1 = − 2 ÷ −1
c = 2
Answer: 2

Solve for C: 8 − 2c= −(−6 + C)