Question

How do you solve `18t-6t=24`?

Answer 1

`t =2`. Check out the explanation :)

Explanation:

The expression is able to solve by puttin t on evidence on the left side of the equation:

`t * (18 - 6) = 24`
`t*(12) = 24`
`12t = 24`

12 is now multiplying `t`, and goes to the other side of the equation dividing:

`12t = 24 => t = 24/12 = 2`

Answer 2

`t=2`

Explanation:

`18t-6t=12t` because they are both like terms, thus they can be subtracted from each other.

So, `12t=24`, and now if we divide both sides by 12 we will isolate `t` to determine what `t` is.

`t=2`

Answer 3

The terms on the LHS are both variables, so they can be subtracted easily
`12t=24`
Now, transfer 12 to RHS
`t=24/12`
Notice that as 12 was in multiplication in LHS (12 x t), it is in division in RHS.
`t=(cancel(24)2)/(cancel(12)1)`
So,
`t=2`