Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 2 - Review - Page 179: 37

Answer

c = $\frac{23}{7}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{5(c + 1)}{6}$ = 2c - 3 Multiply both sides by 6: 5(c + 1) = 6(2c - 3) Distribute: 5c + 5 = 12c - 18 Subtract 12c from both sides: -7c + 5 = -18 Subtract 5 from both sides: -7c = -23 Divide both sides by -7: c = $\frac{23}{7}$
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