Question

Solve for c

2(0.5c-1.5)-6=-2

Answer 1

2(0.5c-1.5)-6=-2

Move all terms to the left

2(0.5c-1.5-6-(-2)=0

Add all the numbers together, and all the variables

2(0.5c-1.5)-4=0

Multiple parentheses

0c-3-4=0

Add all the numbers together, and all the variables

c-7=0

Move all terms containing c to the left, all other terms to the right

c=7

Answer 2

2 (0.5c − 1.5) − 6  = -2

2 (0.5c) − 2 (1.5) − 6 = -2    Distribute.

c − 3− 6 = -2    Simplify.

c - 9 = -2    Simplify.

c = 7    Add 9 to each side.