Question

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4(c+8)=
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8
c+8=
Add -4 to both sides
Subtract -4 from both sides
Multiply both sides by -4
Divide both sides by -4
Combine like terms
c=

Answer 1

Start with
-4(c + 8) = -8

Method 1 (divide first)
1. Divide both sides by -4: c + 8 = (-8)/(-4) = 2
2. Subtract 8 from both sides: c = 2 - 8 = -6

Check: -4(-6 + 8) = -4(2) = -8 ✅

(Method 2: distribute: -4c - 32 = -8 → add 32 → -4c = 24 → divide by -4 → c = -6.)