Question 637227
{{{5c+3(c-2)=18}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5c+3c-6=18}}} Distribute.



{{{8c-6=18}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{8c=18+6}}} Add {{{6}}} to both sides.



{{{8c=24}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{c=(24)/(8)}}} Divide both sides by {{{8}}} to isolate {{{c}}}.



{{{c=3}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{c=3}}}