Question

Solve.

-5/8c = 20

A. -34
B. -32
C. 32
D. 34

Answer 1

`- (5)/(8) c` = 20

First, simplify
`(5)/(8) c` to
`(5c)/(8)` / Your problem should look like:
`- (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 =
`(160)/(-5)`
Fourth, simplify
`(160)/(-5)` to
`-(160)/(5)` / Your problem should look like: c =
`-(160)/(5)`
Fifth, simplify
`(160)/(5)` to 32. / Your problem should look like: c = -32

Answer: B) -32