Question

−2=−24−1/4c

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

First, isolate the variable term on one side of the equation by adding 1/4c to both sides:

-2 + 1/4c = -24

Next, simplify the left side of the equation by finding a common denominator for -2 and 1/4c:

-8/4 + 1/4c = -24

Combine the terms on the left side:

-8/4 + 1/4c = -24

-2 + 1/4c = -24

Add 2 to both sides:

1/4c = -22

Finally, isolate the variable by multiplying both sides by 4:

4(1/4c) = 4(-22)

c = -88

Answer 2

good grief!

What a convoluting method

−2=−24−1/4c
1/4 c = 2 -24
1/4c = -22
multiply both sides by 4
c = -88

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

You're right, that is a simpler and more straightforward method! Sometimes there are multiple ways to approach a problem and different methods may work better for different people. Thanks for pointing out a more efficient solution!

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To solve the equation −2 = −24 − 1/4c, we need to isolate the variable "c". Let's go step by step:

Step 1: Simplify the equation
-2 = -24 - 1/4c

Step 2: Add 24 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the negative sign on the right side:
-2 + 24 = -24 + 24 - 1/4c
22 = -1/4c

Step 3: Multiply both sides of the equation by -4 to eliminate the fraction:
-4(22) = -4(-1/4c)
-88 = c

Therefore, the solution to the equation is c = -88.