Question

use properties of operations to complete the equivalent expression.
20c - 5z = 5(__c - __z)
20c - 5z = 5(\square c - \square z)

Explanation:

Step1: Factor out 5 from 20c

To find the coefficient of \( c \) inside the parentheses, divide \( 20c \) by \( 5 \). So, \( \frac{20c}{5} = 4c \).

Step2: Factor out 5 from -5z

To find the coefficient of \( z \) inside the parentheses, divide \( -5z \) by \( 5 \). So, \( \frac{-5z}{5} = -1z \).

Answer:

\( 20c - 5z = 5(4c - 1z) \)