Question

Solve the equation.

8= −2/5c

c=?

Answer 1

`8=(-2)/(5) c`

Step 1: Flip the equation:

`(-2)/(5) c=8`

Step 2: Multiply both sides by
`(5)/(-2)`

`((5)/(-2) )*((-2)/(5) c)=((5)/(-2) )*8`

`\fbox{c=-20}`

Hope this helps!