SOLUTION: 1\3(c+1)=1\6(3c-5)

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Question 252174: 1\3(c+1)=1\6(3c-5)
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
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In this question, it appears as through we are to solve for C in the equation:
%28C%2B1%29%2F3+=+%283C-5%29%2F6.
The standard way to solve is cross multiplication. Make sure you distribute all the way through.
6C+%2B+6+=+9C+-+15
Now, we solve for C using standard rules:
21 = 3C -> C = 7.