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