Chapter 0.5, Problem 23E

To determine

To solve the equation $5c-24=-4$

Answer to Problem 23E

  $c=4$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $5c-24=-4$

Formula Used : Linear equations with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $5c-24=-4$

To isolate the variable c, adding 24 both sides-

  $5c-24+24=-4+24$

This gives-

  $5c=20$

To isolate the variable c, divide by 5 boyh side-

  $\frac{5}{5}c=\frac{20}{5}$

To simplify further, writing 20 as its factors-

  $c=\frac{5\times 4}{5}$

Hence the final answer is-

  $c=4$