Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.3 - Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Exercises - Page 23: 12

Answer

$t=6$.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow -9(t-2)=4(t-15)$ Use distributive property. $\Rightarrow -9t+18=4t-60$ Add $9t+60$ to both sides. $\Rightarrow -9t+18+9t+60=4t-60+9t+60$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 78=13t$ Divide both sides by $13$. $\Rightarrow \frac{78}{13}=\frac{13t}{13}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 6=t$. Check:- $\Rightarrow -9(6-2)=4(6-15)$ $\Rightarrow -9(4)=4(-9)$ $\Rightarrow -36=-36$ True. Hence, the solution is $t=6$.
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