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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

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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 \(t = 4\).