How do you solve 3c + 7= 22?

1 Answer
Jun 2, 2018

c=5

Explanation:

"isolate "3c" by subtracting 7 from both sides"

3c cancel(+7)cancel(-7)=22-7

3c=15

"divide both sides by 3"

(cancel(3) c)/cancel(3)=15/3rArrc=5

color(blue)"As a check"

(3xx5)+7=15+7=22="right side"

c=5" is the solution"