Question

If 5c - 2 = 3c, then 24c =

a.6
b.8
c.16
d.24

Answer 1

d. 24

Explanation:

1) add 2 to both sides -> 5c = 3c + 2

2) subtract 3c from both sides -> 2c = 2

3) divide by 2 to get 'c' by itself -> c=1

4) put '1' in place of 'c' to get x -> 24(1) = 24

Answer 2

Bring the variable to one side
2c=2
c=1
Then, 24c=24, so the answer is D