Question

Solve the following equation.

$16=4+3(t+2)$

Answer 1

$16=4+3(t+2)$

$\Rightarrow 16-4=3(t+2)$

$\Rightarrow 3(t+2)=12$

$\Rightarrow (t+2)=\frac{12}{3}=4$

$\Rightarrow t+2=4$

$\Rightarrow t=4-2=2$

$\therefore t=2$