Solve the equation and check your solution. 5 t = 7 and one-half Multiply 5t by 5; the answer is 7 and one-half. Divide 5t by 5; the answer is 7 and one-half. Divide both sides by 5; the answer is 1 and one-half. Multiply both sides by 5; the answer is 37 and one-half.