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5 (2c-3) = 3 (3c-5) what is the answer

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Answer: c = 0

Explanation:


5(2c-3)=3(3c-5)

Distribute 5 and 3


10c-15=9c-15

add 15


10c-15+15=9c-15+15


10c=9c

subtract 9c


10c-9c=0\\c=0

User Kalimsayyed
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Answer:

c=0

Explanation:

5(2c-3)=3(3c-5)

Expand parentheses:

10c-15=9c-15

Add 15 to both sides:

10c=9c

The only way that this could be possible is if c was 0. Hope this helps!

User Jeff Neet
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