College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter P, Prerequisites - Section P.8 - Solving Basic Equations - P.8 Exercises - Page 60: 45

Answer

$t=-20$

Work Step by Step

$\displaystyle \frac{2}{t+6}=\frac{3}{t-1}$ Cross multiply: $2(t-1)=3(t+6)$ Distribute: $2t-2=3t+18$ Solve for $t$: $t=-20$
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