Question

9c-4=3c-8 i get that its 6c-4=8 but is it an 8 or a -8

Answer 1

add 4 to each side
6c=12
divide each side by 6
c is 2

Answer 2

okay but this is a review prob for my test tomorrow and i was wondering if it would be -8 or 8

Answer 3

as in answer? well plus in 8 or -8 in the original equation. it'll work if they equal each other. try it

Answer 4

6c +4=8 or -8

Answer 5

9c-4=3c-8
isolate for c
6c-4=-8
add 4 to each side
6c=-4
divide both sides by 6
c=-4/6