To simplify half of 8c, we can divide the number 8c by 2. Dividing by 2 is the same as multiplying by 1/2. Therefore, half of 8c can be written as 8c * 1/2. Multiplying, we get (8 * 1 * c) / (1 * 2), which simplifies to (8c) / 2. Finally, (8c) / 2 simplifies to 4c. So, half of 8c is equal to 4c.
