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What is the solution to the equation

3c/5– 1/2 = – 31/2?
A. – 25
B. – 5
C. – 3
D. 5
E. 25

User Ashish M
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3c/5-1/2=-31/2 Add 1/2 both sides
+1/2 +1/2
3c/5=-30/2 Then simplify the fraction
(5)3c/5=-15(5) Multiply 5 both sides
3c=75 Finally, divide by 3 both sides
c=25
So the answer to your question is E.
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