How to solve 3+5 (c+3)=-17

3 + 5(c + 3) = -17

First, subtract 3 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 
Second, simplify -17 - 3 to get -20. / Your problem should look like: 
Third, divide both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like: 
Fourth, simplify  to 4. / Your problem should look like: 
Fifth, subtract 3 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 
Sixth, simplify -4 - 3 to get -7. / Your problem should look like: 

 c = -7

3+5(c+3)=−17

3+(5)(c)+(5)(3)=−17(Distribute)

3+5c+15=−17

(5c)+(3+15)=−17(Combine Like Terms)

5c+18=−17

Subtract 18 from both sides.

5c+18−18=−17−18

5c=−35

Divide both sides by 5.

5c/5=−35/5

c=−7