SOLUTION: The problem is this. 2/3 (6c - 12) + 1/2 (8c - 12) = 22 - c I have tried to work it and I do this but I don't think its right. I simplified it to this... 4c -

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Question 985418: The problem is this.
2/3 (6c - 12) + 1/2 (8c - 12) = 22 - c
I have tried to work it and I do this but I don't think its right.
I simplified it to this...
4c - 8 + 4c - 6 =22-c
8c - 14 = 22 - c
9c - 14 = 22
9c = 36
So, c = 4?
Is this right?

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