Question

Solve the equation. 2(5c – 7) = 1

Answer 1

$\text{Hello there!}\\\\\text{Solve for c:}\\\\2(5c -7) = 1\\\\\text{First, distribute the 2}\\\\10c-14=1\\\\\text{Add 14 to both sides}\\\\10c=15\\\\\text{Divide both sides by 10}\\\\c=1.5\\\\\boxed{\text{Answer: c = 1.5 or 3/2}}$