The variable b is equal to 160 more than the product of 5 and c. The variable b is equal to 304 decreased by 3 times c. What is the value of c?  A. 18  B. 58  C. 72  D. 250

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The variable b is equal to 160 more than the product of 5 and c. The variable b is equal to 304 decreased by 3 times c. What is the value of c?  A. 18  B. 58  C. 72  D. 250

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b=160+ 5c
b= 304- 3c

160+5c=304-3c
+3c +3c
160+8c=304
-160 -160
8c= 144
c=18

Ben Swinburne answered Jun 7, 2017

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