SOLUTION: 6.75b + 5c = 285 how do I solve this?

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Question 797520: 6.75b + 5c = 285
how do I solve this?

Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rule of thumb for solving for variables is that you need at least one equation per variable you want to solve for.
Without another equation or giving value for b or c you can only express the equation in terms of b or c
b=%28285-5c%29%2F6.75
or
c=%28285-6.75b%29%2F5