If 3(c + d) = 5, what is the value of c + d?

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If 3(c + d) = 5, what is the value of c + d?

A) 3/5
B) 5/3
C) 3
D) 5

Divide each side of the equation by 3 to isolate c + d
3(c + d)/3 = 5/3

Cancel the 3's on the left side, we get:
c + d = 5/3, or answer B