I need help figuring this out I’m so confused

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When solving equations for a variable, our goal is to get the variable all by itself on one side of the equation to show what it equals.

In your case, there are two variables, but there is no need to worry! Just pretend like C is another number; you are still solving for x.

So, how do we isolate the x? What we need to do is use inverse operations. If you were to say that x+1=20, how would you figure out what x is? Well, you have to get rid of the one next to the x. We need to subtract this one. But, if we subtract the one, we have to do it to the other side of the equation as well so that it balances it out. This leaves us with x=19.

Now, let's figure out your problem. You have a few more steps. When solving bigger equations, you first undo the constants (terms without a variable) and then the coefficients (numbers with variables attached).

So, the first thing we need to do is add 20 to both sides to cancel out the subtracting on x's side.

C+20=25x-20+20

C+20=25x

Now, we need to divide both sides by 25 to completely isolate the x.

(C+20)÷25=x

In algebra, it is customary to put the x on the left side of the equation, so we will just flip it around.

x=(C+20)÷25

We can further simplify this because the 20 in the numerator and 25 in the denominator are not in simplest form.

Given this information, you should be able to put the steps in order accordingly.

I hope this helps! Have a great day!

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