Answer
c=-55
Work Step by Step
Original equation
$\frac{1}{3}$(8+2c)=$\frac{1}{5}$(3c-5)
Multiply both sides by 15
5(8+2c)=3(3c-5)
Distribute
40+10c=9c-15
Subtract 9c and 40 from both sides
c=-55
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 55: 52
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