Chapter 1.8, Problem 47P

Find the solution of each equation using mental math or a table. If the solution lies between two consecutive integers, identify those integers.

$c-8=-12$

To determine

To solve: $c-8=-12$

Answer to Problem 47P

The solution is $c=-4$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $c-8=-12$

Calculation:

  $\begin{array}{l}c-8=-12\\ \Rightarrow c=-12-(-8)\\ \Rightarrow c=-12+8\\ \Rightarrow c=-4\end{array}$

Thus, the solution is $c=-4$ .