Question

Solve the equation 4(c-3) = 8

What are the two ways to start solving this equation? Choose BOTH ways.

1. Use the distributive property to get 4c- 12 = 8
2. Use the distributive property to get 4c - 3 = 8
3. Add 3 to both sides to get 4c = 11
4. Divide both sides by 4 to get c - 3 = 2
5. Subtract 4 from both sides to get c - 3 = 4​

Answer 1

Use the distributive property to get 4c-12=8

Divide both sides by 4 to get c-3=2

Explanation: