Solve for c 3c+7=12

3c+7=12

Move all terms not containing c to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation.

3c=12-7

Subtract 7 from 12.

3c=5

Divide each term by 3 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 3c=5 by 3.

3c3=53

Cancel the common factor of 3.

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Cancel the common factor.

3c3=53

Divide c by 1.

c=53

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

c=53

Decimal Form:

c=1.6‾

Mixed Number Form:

c=123

Solve for c 3c+7=12