SOLUTION: Please assist with the steps to solve this. I am solving for c. I know the answer. I want to see the steps to solve. Thanks Solve for c: 2a = 5b-c/3c+1 Answer should be:

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Question 545539: Please assist with the steps to solve this. I am solving for c. I know the answer. I want to see the steps to solve. Thanks
Solve for c:
2a = 5b-c/3c+1
Answer should be: c = 5b-2a/6a+1

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2a = 5b-c/3c+1
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2a = (5b-c)/(3c+1)
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Cross-multiply:
6ac+2a = 5b-c
6ac+c = 5b-2a
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Factor out "c":
c(6a+1) = (5b-2a)
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c = (5b-2a)/(6a+1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer should be: c = 5b-2a/6a+1