Question

Complete the process of solving the equation.
Fill in the missing term and select the missing description. Simplify any fractions.
4t+4=20
4t=16
Add 4 to both sides
Subtract 4 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 4
Divide both sides by 4
Apply the distributive property
t=
Divide both sides by 4

Answer 1

To solve the equation step by step:

1. Start with the original equation:
\[
4t + 4 = 20
\]

2. To isolate the term with \(t\), you need to subtract 4 from both sides. This is where we fill in the missing term:
\[
4t = 20 - 4 \quad (\text{Subtract 4 from both sides})
\]
\[
4t = 16
\]

3. Now, divide both sides by 4 to solve for \(t\):
\[
t = \frac{16}{4}
\]
\[
t = 4
\]

So, the complete solution is:
- Fill in the missing term: **Subtract 4 from both sides**
- Fill in the value for \(t\): **t = 4**

Thus, the final solution is \(t = 4\).