Question

Solve for c.

-1/8c=2
What is the answer?


A.−16

B.−4

C.4

D.16

Answer 1

A) -16

Explanation:

-1/8c=2

You have to do inverse operation to isolate the varable C

The relationship between -1/8 and C is multiplication, therfor you have to divide by -1/8 on both sides of the quation.

This leads you -16

Step One- Set Up The Equation -1/8c = 2

Step 2- Divide by -1/8 -1/8 -1/8

FINAL ANSWER c=-16

*DON'T FORGET YOUR NEGATIVE*

Answer 2

A.-16 because it needs to be a negative to make it a positive and 1/8 times 16 = 2