Answer:
C. a = 2s - b - c
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Equality Properties
- Multiplication Property of Equality
- Division Property of Equality
- Addition Property of Equality
- Subtract Property of Equality
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
[tex]\displaystyle s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}[/tex]
Step 2: Solve for a
- Multiply 2 on both sides: [tex]\displaystyle 2s = a + b + c[/tex]
- Subtract b on both sides: [tex]\displaystyle 2s - b= a + c[/tex]
- Subtract c on both sides: [tex]\displaystyle 2s - b - c = a[/tex]
- Rewrite: [tex]\displaystyle a = 2s - b - c[/tex]