Question

What is the value of t?


3.5(t+6)=7


A. −4


B. −0.25


C. 0.25


D. 4

Answer 1

3.5(t+6)=7

Use Distributive Property:

3.5t + 21 = 7

Subtract 21 from both sides:

3.5t = -14

Divide both sides by 3.5:

t = -14 / 3.5

t = -4

The answer is A.