Question 703339
{{{3c-8c=65}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5c=65}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{c=(65)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{c}}}.



{{{c=-13}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{c=-13}}}