Question

-98 = 7t
What does t equal

Answer 1

t = -14

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Brackets

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

Left to Right

Equality Properties

Multiplication Property of Equality

Division Property of Equality

Addition Property of Equality

Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-98 = 7t

Step 2: Solve for t

Divide 7 on both sides: -14 = t

Rewrite: t = -14

Step 3: Check

Plug in t into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

Substitute in t: -98 = 7(-14)

Multiply: -98 = -98

Here we see that -98 is equal to -98.

∴ t = -14 is the solution to the equation.

Answer 2

t = -14

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-98 = 7t

Step 2: Solve for t

1. Divide 7 on both sides: -14 = t
2. Rewrite: t = -14

Step 3: Check

Plug in t into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in t: -98 = 7(-14)
2. Multiply: -98 = -98

Here we see that -98 is equal to -98.

∴ t = -14 is the solution to the equation.