SOLUTION: {{{0.15-0.24(c-0.50)=0.63}}} I need help solving this problem. thank you

Algebra ->  Signed-numbers -> SOLUTION: {{{0.15-0.24(c-0.50)=0.63}}} I need help solving this problem. thank you      Log On


   

Question 39130This question is from textbook Basic Technical Mathematics
: 0.15-0.24%28c-0.50%29=0.63
I need help solving this problem.
thank you This question is from textbook Basic Technical Mathematics

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Decimal problems like this
0.15 - 0.24(c - 0.50) = 0.63
usually become easier if you first multiply everything by 100
15 - 24(c - 0.50) = 63
15 - 24c + 12 = 63
27 - 24c = 63
-24c = 36
c = -3/2