-14 = -5 + 3c
First, regroup your terms. / Your problem should look like: \(-14 = 3c - 5\)
Second, add 5 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: \(-14 + 5 = 3c\)
Third, simplify -14 + 5 to -9. / Your problem should look like: \(-9 = 3c\)
Fourth, divide both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like: \(-\frac{9}{3} = c\)
Fifth, simplify the fraction to 3. / Your problem should look like: \(-3 = c\)
Sixth, switch your sides. / Your problem should look like: \(c = -3\)
Answer: c = -3
