16c + 3c - 2 - 5c - 7
Combine like terms:
(16c + 3c - 5c) - 2 - 7
14c - 2 - 7
14c - 9
Therefore, the solution is 14c - 9.
16c + 3c - 2 - 5c - 7
Combine like terms:
(16c + 3c - 5c) - 2 - 7
14c - 2 - 7
14c - 9
Therefore, the solution is 14c - 9.