−2=−24−1/4c

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

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!