Question

8t-3(t+4)=4.5+2t
find t
please help

Answer 1

`t=5.5`

or fraction:

`t=11/2`

Explanation:

Original Equation:

`8t-3(t+4)=4.5+2t`

Start by distributing the 3 to t and 4:

`8t-3t-12=4.5+2t`

Combine like terms:

`5t-12=4.5+2t`

Add 12 to both sides:

`5t=16.5+2t`

Subtract 2t from both sides:

`3t=16.5`

Divide both sides by 3:

`t=(16.5)/(3)`

Simplify:

`t=5.5`

If fraction is needed:

`t=11/2`