Timothy is trying to solve the following equation for his math homework.
18t=4
he is unsure whether he should multiply or divide to solve for t. timothy by explaining the steps to solving this problem. make sure you include the correct answer as well.

18t=4

to get the answer you have to divide 4/18

the answer is both 2/9 or 0.2222222222

step-by-step explanation:

first, eliminate the parenthesis:

3

x

+

2

−

4

x

second, group like terms:

3

x

−

4

x

+

2

third, combine like terms:

(

3

−

4

)

x

+

2

→

−

1

x

+

2

→

−

x

+

2

example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.