Finite Math Examples

$\frac{- 0.2 t}{- 0.2} = \frac{0.7}{- 0.2}$

Step 1

Since the expression on each side of the equation has the same denominator, the numerators must be equal.

$- 0.2 t = 0.7$

Step 2

Divide each term in $- 0.2 t = 0.7$ by $- 0.2$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $- 0.2 t = 0.7$ by $- 0.2$ .

$\frac{- 0.2 t}{- 0.2} = \frac{0.7}{- 0.2}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $- 0.2$ .

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Step 2.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{- 0.2 t}{- 0.2} = \frac{0.7}{- 0.2}$

Step 2.2.1.2

Divide $t$ by $1$ .

$t = \frac{0.7}{- 0.2}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Divide $0.7$ by $- 0.2$ .

$t = - 3.5$