3( – 3c–16)+10=16 – 9c– +10=16 Add 3 to both sides Subtract 3 from both sides Multiply both sides by 3 Divide both sides by 3 Apply the distributive property – 9c– =16 Add 48 to both sides Subtract 48 from both sides Multiply both sides by 48 Divide both sides by 48 Combine like terms – 9c= Add 38 to both sides Subtract 38 from both sides Multiply both sides by 38 Divide both sides by 38 Apply the distributive property c=