Solve for c

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

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