Math Problem Statement

Solve for cc. Express your answer as a proper or improper fraction in simplest terms.

start fraction, 3, divided by, 4, end fraction, equals, one third, minus, one third, c

43​=

31​−31​c

Solution

Let's solve for cc step by step.

We start with the equation:

34=1313c\frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{3}c

Step 1: Move terms involving cc to one side

To isolate cc, first subtract 13\frac{1}{3} from both sides:

3413=13c\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{3} = -\frac{1}{3}c

Step 2: Simplify the left side

To subtract 34\frac{3}{4} and 13\frac{1}{3}, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator between 4 and 3 is 12. Rewrite both fractions with denominator 12:

34=912and13=412\frac{3}{4} = \frac{9}{12} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{1}{3} = \frac{4}{12}

Now subtract them:

912412=512\frac{9}{12} - \frac{4}{12} = \frac{5}{12}

So the equation becomes:

512=13c\frac{5}{12} = -\frac{1}{3}c

Step 3: Solve for cc

Now, to solve for cc, multiply both sides of the equation by 3-3 to eliminate the fraction on the right:

3×512=c-3 \times \frac{5}{12} = c

c=3×512=1512c = \frac{-3 \times 5}{12} = \frac{-15}{12}

Step 4: Simplify the fraction

Simplify 1512\frac{-15}{12}:

1512=54\frac{-15}{12} = \frac{-5}{4}

So, the solution is:

c=54c = \frac{-5}{4}

Final Answer:

c=54c = \frac{-5}{4}


Would you like further clarification or details on any steps? Here are some related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do I find a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions?
  2. What does it mean to "simplify" a fraction, and how do I do it?
  3. How can I solve linear equations involving fractions more efficiently?
  4. What happens when you multiply both sides of an equation by a constant?
  5. How do I check the solution to an equation?

Tip: Always check your solution by substituting it back into the original equation to verify it works!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Fraction Operations
Linear Equations

Formulas

Solving linear equations
Fraction subtraction
Multiplying fractions

Theorems

Solving linear equations with fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8