How do you solve for c in this problem? 9 (c+5) + 3c=11

1. First distribute the 9 (c+5) to get: 9c+45+3c=11

2. The next thing to do is combine like terms to make the equation: 12c+45=11

3. Now you should subtract 45 from 11 to get "c" by itself: 12c = - 34

4. Divide - 34 by 12 to finalize your answer and get: c = - 34/12

5. Finally simplify the fraction to get your final answer: c = - 17/6

Final Answer: c = - 17/6

Distribute the 9 to what it's multiplying in the parentheses

9c+45+3c=11

combine like terms of 3c and 9c

12c+45=11

get the variable by itself on one side by subtracting the constant

12c=-34

divide by 12

c=-34/12