Question

What is the solution to the equation below? 5c + 4 = 2(c - 5)
1. c = -4 2/3
2. c = -3
3. c = -2
4. c = - 1/3

Answer 1

Distribute
5c + 4 = 2c - 10

Subtract 2c from each side
3c + 4 = -10

Subtract 4 from each side
3c = -14

Divide each side by 3
c = -4 2/3

The answer is #1