SOLUTION: Will you help me solve the equation and find the value of "c" in the problem { { { -11 = 7 + 3c } } } Is the answer "c = -12"?

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Question 785303: Will you help me solve the equation and find the value of "c" in the problem

{ { { -11 = 7 + 3c } } }

Is the answer "c = -12"?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Check your answer by substituting into the equation and determine if the value works or fails.

For solving from the beginning, do this:
Add (-7) to both sides, and simplify.
Multiply both sides by (1/3) and simplify.
You should have your solution.