Question

Solve the equation.

c/4 - 5=4

Answer 1

is it ??
\[\frac{ c }{ 4 }~-~5 = 4\]

Answer 2

Yes @rishavraj

Answer 3

so u need to isolate the variable....
so first of all add 5 on both sides

Answer 4

- 5 + 5 = 0

Answer 5

so it would be
\[\frac{ c }{ 4 }~=~9\]

Answer 6

@rainbowswirl there???

Answer 7

Here, but confused @rishavraj

Answer 8

hmmmm whts kinda confusing u ...lemme know :))

Answer 9

Why did you do -5 + 5? @rishavraj

Answer 10

i meant to say tht when u add 5 on both sides it would be
\[\frac{ c }{ 4 } - 5 + 5 = 4 + 5\]
which means
\[\frac{ c }{ 4 } = 9\]
u got tht now>??

Answer 11

ok, thank you, is that all? @rishavraj

Answer 12

now u need to get rid of 4 from c.....wht do u think u need to do to get tht

Answer 13

I dont know :| @rishavraj

Answer 14

hmmmmm jst asking hav u been taught this in school ????@rainbowswirl

Answer 15

now jst multiply by 4 on both sides....
u see \[a \times \frac{ 1 }{ a } = 1\]

Answer 16

@rainbowswirl ???

Answer 17

Ok @rishavraj

Answer 18

on multiplying
c = 36 :))

Answer 19

Thank you! @rishavraj

Answer 20

@MissSmartiez is there anyway you can explain this all in one??

Answer 21

Hm, I am doing a test, and besides, I just am keen in the basics of math, not my best subject, AT ALL. I am good in English and science rather than math. Though, he did explain it quite well.

http://www.quickmath.com/webMathematica3/quickmath/equations/solve/basic.jsp#c=solve_stepssolveequation&v1=+c%2F4+-+5%3D4


Click the solution's answer; it will show you.

Answer 22

Thank you! @MissSmartiez

Answer 23

welcome :)