SOLUTION: I am having trouble solving this equation: c/5 + 6 = -2 I do not know what to do after I get to the point where c/5 = -8 Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Question 551885: I am having trouble solving this equation: c/5 + 6 = -2
I do not know what to do after I get to the point where c/5 = -8
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply both sides by 5 to get c = -40, which is the answer.