Answer:
c = 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
9 = 2(c + 3) + 1 ← distribute parenthesis and simplify right side
9 = 2c + 6 + 1
9 = 2c + 7 ( subtract 7 from both sides )
2 = 2c ( divide both sides by 2 )
1 = c
[tex]c = 1[/tex]
[tex]9 = 2(c + 3) + 1 \\ 9 = 2c + 6 + 1 \\ 9 = 2c + 7 \\ 9 - 7 = 2c \\ 2 = 2c \\ c = \frac{2}{2} \\ c = 1[/tex]
