How do you solve #-65.376=7.2(9c+1)#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-08-20T20:31:28

#c=1.12#

Isolate the part of the equation with #c# in it (the brackets): divide both sides by 7.2 giving:

#-9.08=9c+1#

As #9c# is positive keep it on that side of the =

Subtract 1 from both sides giving;

#-10.08=9c#

Divide both sides by 9

#1.12=c#