How do you compile?

I downloaded a few files that end in .c
I'm assuming they are C scripts? How would I run these? what command would I need to give?

thanks

Code:

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gcc -o binaryfile sourcecode.c

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or,

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gcc sourcecodefile.c

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then the binary file will be named a.aout

To run the files, either specify the full path to the file, f.x. /home/user/a.out or ./a.out

If you need somewhat more advanced method's, check with man gcc.