–3(c + 14) + 3 = 15 solve for c

c = -18

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to distribute the -3 to each term within the parentheses. This essentially means finding the sum of the product of -3 with each of those inner terms:

-3 * c + (-3) * 14 + 3 = 15

-3c - 42 + 3 = 15

-3c = 15 + 42 - 3 = 54

c = 54/(-3) = -18

c = -18

Step-by-step explanation:

–3(c + 14) + 3 = 15

⇔

–3c - 42 + 3 = 15

⇔

-3c = 15 + 42 - 3

⇔

-3c = 54

⇔

c = - 54/3

⇔

c = -18

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if she's saving for six months, let's divide the total number we need for the trip by six, dividing it into the amount that needs to be saved for each month.

500 ÷ 6 =

she needs to save at least this amount each month, so we should use this symbol: ≥

let x be the amount she saves each month.

your final answer is x ≥

hope this !