Question

Solve each equation. Check the answer. (Must show work!)

1. t/8 = -4

Answer 1

You want to isolate the t. So you want to get rid of the 8 on the left side.

The left side is t divided by 8. So to "undo" division, you use multiplication. So multiply both sides of the equation by 8, you get what?

Answer 2

do -4 x 8

Answer 3

it gives u -32

Answer 4

then do -32/8 = ?