4x-2+1=3x+5
Subtract 3x from both sides
x-2+1=5
Same as
x-1=5
Add 1 to both sides
x=6
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
We are required to solve for c in the equation: 
Step 1: Collect like terms

Step 2: Find the Lowest Common Multiple of the denominators
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Step 3: Multiply all through by 40

Step 4: Simplify
40c=32-5
40c=27
Step 5: Divide both sides by 40 and simplify if possible.

Because the ratio for both candles is 20/60 or 1/3 then take the number of ounces the candle has and divide by 1/3. In expression: 9 / 1/3 => 9 * 3 = 18