Use the distributive property to find the equivalent expression. 6(2 + 5t) = ?+?t

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation:

6(2 + 5t) 

Solve using distributive property.

Solution:

In order to solve using the distributive property, we simply need to distribute or multiply 6 to each value hinside the parenthesis.

= 6( 2 + 5t)

= 12 + 30t

If we are asked to solve for the value of t, we transpose 12 to the other side of the equation and divide both sides by 30 in order to determine the value of t. Hence we just take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes. 

30t = -12

30t/30 = -12 / 30

t = -6/15

Final answer:
Simplified answer = 12 + 30t

t = - 6/15