Question

complete the process of solving the equation.
fill in the missing term and select the missing description. simplify any fractions.
$-12c + 16 = -8$
$-12c = -24$
$c = square$
options:
add 16 to both sides
subtract 16 from both sides
multiply both sides by 16
divide both sides by 16
apply the distributive property

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the variable term

Subtract 16 from both sides:
$-12c + 16 - 16 = -8 - 16$
$-12c = -24$

Step2: Solve for $c$

Divide both sides by -12:
$\frac{-12c}{-12} = \frac{-24}{-12}$

Answer:

Selected action: Subtract 16 from both sides
$c = 2$