Question

current skill
solve for c: $7(7 + 8c) - 8c = -186 - 5$
skill code: 69006

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify both sides

Left: $7(7+8c)-8c = 49 + 56c - 8c = 49 + 48c$
Right: $-186 - 5 = -191$
Equation becomes: $49 + 48c = -191$

Step2: Isolate variable term

Subtract 49 from both sides:
$48c = -191 - 49$
$48c = -240$

Step3: Solve for c

Divide by 48:
$c = \frac{-240}{48}$

Answer:

$c = -5$