Make c the subject of the formula a=3c-12

To approach this question, you need to think of simple algebra and what the question is asking for. If they want c to be the subject of the formula, they are looking for the answer to be in terms of c. To put this simply, they're asking for the answer to equal c (i.e c=the rest of the equation). Therefore, we need to rearrange this equation to put the c term on one side and cancel it so it is only equal to c and not 3c. first step : a+12=3c (here I have added 4 onto the left side to make the c term the only term on the right)second step: a/3+4=c (now I have divided the equation by 3 so that we are making c the subject of the formula by changing it from 3c to c)
answer: c=a/3+4

RH
Answered by Raphaelle H. Maths tutor

5481 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do you find the turning point of a quadratic equation?


I toss a fair coin until I get two head in a row. What is the probability that I toss the coin 5 times in total?


Rearrange the following to make C the subject (3c+B)/2=C+A


Solve the simultaneous equations x^2 + y^2 = 9 and x+ y = 2. Give your answer to 2.d.p


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning