Question

What is the value of t??

1.4t - 0.4 ( t - 3.1 ) = 5.8

Please explain step by step on how I could get this answer!

Answer 1

1.4t - 0.4(t-3.1)=5.8

Combine terms in paratheses

1.4t - 0.4t + 1.24 = 5.8

Combine t's

(1)t + 1.24 = 5.8

Subtract 1.24 over

t = 4.54