Question

Solve. -5/8c = 20 A. -34 B. -32 C. 32 D. 34

Answer 1

$- \frac{5}{8} c$ = 20 

First, simplify $\frac{5}{8} c$ to $\frac{5c}{8}$ / Your problem should look like: $- \frac{5c}{8}$ = 20
Second, multiply both sides by 8. / Your problem should look like: -5c = 160
Third, divide both sides by -5. / Your problem should look like: c = $\frac{160}{-5}$
Fourth, simplify $\frac{160}{-5}$ to $-\frac{160}{5}$ / Your problem should look like: c = $-\frac{160}{5}$
Fifth, simplify $\frac{160}{5}$ to 32. / Your problem should look like: c = -32

Answer: B) -32