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Question 383819: i need help with 7c-8-2c=17 ; but into steps
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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7c-8-2c=17
cobine c's
5c-8=17
add 8 to both sides
5c-8+8=17+8
combine
5c=25
divide by 5
5c/5=25/5
c=5