First, isolate the variable term on one side of the equation by adding 1/4c to both sides:
-2 + 1/4c = -24
Next, simplify the left side of the equation by finding a common denominator for -2 and 1/4c:
-8/4 + 1/4c = -24
Combine the terms on the left side:
-8/4 + 1/4c = -24
-2 + 1/4c = -24
Add 2 to both sides:
1/4c = -22
Finally, isolate the variable by multiplying both sides by 4:
4(1/4c) = 4(-22)
c = -88
−2=−24−1/4c
3 answers
good grief!
What a convoluting method
−2=−24−1/4c
1/4 c = 2 -24
1/4c = -22
multiply both sides by 4
c = -88
What a convoluting method
−2=−24−1/4c
1/4 c = 2 -24
1/4c = -22
multiply both sides by 4
c = -88
You're right, that is a simpler and more straightforward method! Sometimes there are multiple ways to approach a problem and different methods may work better for different people. Thanks for pointing out a more efficient solution!