solve for c.\n15 = 2(c + 1) - 5\nc =

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the equation

$$ \begin{align*} 15&=2(c + 1)-5\ 15&=2c+2 - 5\ 15&=2c-3 \end{align*} $$

Step2: Isolate the term with (c)

Add (3) to both sides of the equation: $$ \begin{align*} 15+3&=2c-3 + 3\ 18&=2c \end{align*} $$

Step3: Solve for (c)

Divide both sides by (2): $$ \begin{align*} \frac{18}{2}&=\frac{2c}{2}\ 9&=c \end{align*} $$

Answer:

(9)