equation 2t = 120 + 20. Explain how you would solve this equation.

Question

explain how to solve this equation

Answer 1

2t = 120 + 20

 

First, add 120 + 20 on the right side of the equation to get 140

 

2t = 140

 

Next, divide each side by 2 to get the "t" by itself

 

2t/2 = 140/2

 

The 2s cancel out on the left side of the equation

 

t = 140/2

 

Divide 140 by 2 on the right side of the equation to get 70

 

So: 

 

t = 70

 

This is the solution to the equation.

 

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