Question

Solve the equation 4 ( c - 3 ) = 8

Answer 1

c = 5

Explanation:

METHOD 1:

4(c - 3) = 8 |divide both sides by 4

4(c - 3)/4 = 8/4

c - 3 = 2 |add 3 to both sides

c - 3 + 3 = 2 + 3

c = 5

METHOD 2:

4(c - 3) = 8 |use the distributive property: a(b - c) = ab - ac

4 · c - 4 · 3 = 8

4c - 12 = 8 |add 12 to both sides

4c - 12 + 12 = 8 + 12

4c = 20 |divide both sides by 4

4c/4 = 20/4

c = 5

Answer 2

c=5

Explanation:

4(c-3)=8 Distribute

4c-12=8 Add 12 to both sides

4c=20 Divide by 4 on both sides

c=5