SOLUTION: I need your help on an algebraic equation I don't know how to solve this equation 9(c-2)+12=84

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Question 528393: I need your help on an algebraic equation
I don't know how to solve this equation
9(c-2)+12=84
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Earlsdon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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I don't know how to solve this equation
9(c-2)+12=84
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Subtract 12 from both sides
9(c-2) = 72
divide by 9
c-2 = 8
Add 2

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve:
9%28c-2%29%2B12+=+84 Apply the distributive property to the first term on the left side.
9c-18%2B12+=+84 Simplify.
9c-6+=+84 Add 6 to both sides.
9c+=+90 Finally, divide both sides by 9.
highlight%28c+=+10%29