SOLUTION: a+b+c=P solve for c (can you explain step by step please)

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Question 178145: a+b+c=P solve for c (can you explain step by step please)
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Mathtut:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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a%2Bb%2Bc=P Start with the given equation


b%2Bc=P-a Subtract "a" from both sides


c=P-a-b Subtract "b" from both sides


So the answer is c=P-a-b

Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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a+b+c=P
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highlight%28c=P-a-b%29subtracted a and b from both sides
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