Question

One-third of 2c subtracted from five times nine

Answer 1

One-third of 2c subtracted from five times nine
1/3 of 2c subtracted 5 x nine
1/3 x 2c - 5(9)
=1/3 x 2c - 45
=2c/3 - 45
if we solve for c,
2c/3 = 45
2c = 45 x 3
2c = 135
c = 135/2 
c = 67.5