Question

Use the distributive property to help you solve the equation.
- 6(t + 2) = 18
t=

Answer 1

t = -5

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

Distributive Property

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-6(t + 2) = 18

Step 2: Solve for t

1. [Distributive Property] Distribute -6: -6t - 12 = 18
2. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 12 on both sides: -6t = 30
3. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -6 on both sides: t = -5