SOLUTION: I need help with this equation. 5/6c-8=7 Please explain step by step on how you got it.

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Question 638092: I need help with this equation. 5/6c-8=7 Please explain step by step on how you got it.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/6c-8 = 7
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Add 8 to both sides of the equation to get:
(5/6)c = 15
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Multiply both sides by (6/5) to get:
c = 15(6/5)
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c = 3*6
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c = 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.