Question

5c-2=3c then 24=c
how do i work this problem?

Answer 1

actually, if 5c-2=c, that can also mean (5*1)-2=(3*1), or 5-2=3, so c actually equals 1

Explanation:

yes

Answer 2

5c - 2 = 3c

=> 5c = 3c + 2

=> 5c - 3c = 2

=> 2c = 2

=> c = 2/2

=> c = 1