Question

I'm working on this equation for my pre-calculus class and I'm stuck. 0.5t = 0.2+ 0.4t

Answer 1

t = 2

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
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

0.5t = 0.2 + 0.4t

Step 2: Solve for t

1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 0.4t on both sides: 0.1t = 0.2
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 0.1 on both sides: t = 2