1. The problem states: Let $$198 = 2 + 1a + 1b + 1c$$. We need to find the value of $$a + b + c$$. 2. Rewrite the equation clearly: $$198 = 2 + a + b + c$$. 3. Subtract 2 from both sides to isolate $$a + b + c$$: $$198 - 2 = a + b + c$$ 4. Simplify the left side: $$196 = a + b + c$$ 5. Therefore, $$a + b + c = 196$$. Note: The provided answer options (6, 1, 2, 5) do not match the result from the equation given. Based on the equation, the sum $$a + b + c$$ equals 196.