Question

Solve the equation 4(c-3)=8

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

Answer 1

Answer:4c-12=8

Explanation:

4(c-3)=8

4xc-4x3=8

4c-12=8

Answer 2

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

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

Explanation:

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

`4(c - 3) = 8 \\ 4 * c - 4 * 3 = 8 \\ 4c - 12 = 8`