2/3(6c+-5) explain how to do the problem.

2/3(6c+4)-(8c-5)
1) Get rid of the negative signs
New equation (the ones in bold are the changes): 2/3(6c+4)+(-8c)+(5)
2) Use distributive property for the first part by multiplying 2/3*6c= 4c and 2/3*4= 2 2/3
New equation: 4c+2 2/3+ (-8c) + 5
3) Combine like terms: 4c+(-8c)= -4c and 2 2/3+5= 7 2/3
New and simplified equation: -4c+ 7 2/3

For the 2017-2018 school year, the average costs for one year of education is:

Tuition/Fees:   $4,391

Living Costs:   $10,406

Books/Supplies:  $1,724

Transportation:  $2,313

Other Expenses:  $3,025

With the given 7% inflation rate, the average cost will increase for the next session (2018-2019).

Hence, for year 2017-2018 the total expense will be sum of all the given costs.

= $4,391 + $10,406 + $1,724 + $2,313 + $3,025

= $21,859