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To solve the equation , follow these steps:
Therefore, the solution to the equation is . This corresponds to choice 2 in the provided answer choices.
Solve for X:
\( 3x=18 \)
Like terms have the same variable with the same exponent. Since both 6c and 4c contain just 'c', you can add their coefficients: 6 + 4 = 10, giving you 10c.
Divide 10 by 7: 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3. So . The negative sign goes in front of the whole mixed number.
That works too! You'd get 7 + 3 = 3c - 10c, which simplifies to 10 = -7c, so c = -10/7. Same answer, different path!
Substitute into the original equation. Calculate both sides separately and verify they're equal. This confirms your solution is correct!
Not all equations have integer solutions! Fractional and mixed number answers are completely normal and correct. Don't change your work just because the answer isn't a whole number.
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