How to solve equations involving brackets

Solve 4(c+2)-3(2c-7)=2c+5.
in order of operations by

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Expand the brackets: 4c+8-6c+21=2c+5. Combine like terms: 24=4c. Divide through by 4: 6=c so c=6.

CHECK: 4(8)-3(5)=32-15=17=2*6+5. OK.

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