solve the equation.\n\n8 = -\\frac{2}{5}c\n\nc = \\square

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the variable (c)

Multiply both sides of the equation (8 =-\frac{2}{5}c) by (-\frac{5}{2}) to solve for (c). $$8\times\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right)=-\frac{2}{5}c\times\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right)$$

Step2: Simplify the equation

Simplify the left - hand side: (8\times\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right)=\frac{8\times(- 5)}{2}=-20). The right - hand side simplifies to (c) (since (-\frac{2}{5}\times\left(-\frac{5}{2}\right) = 1)).

Answer:

(-20)