SOLUTION: The statement above the section of problems is this: "Solve each equation for the indicated variable." The problem is this: T + M = R, for T I don't understand how to do th

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Question 24345: The statement above the section of problems is this:
"Solve each equation for the indicated variable."
The problem is this:
T + M = R, for T
I don't understand how to do this problem. Can you explain it to me? Thank You!
Answer by askmemath(368) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
When they say solve for a variable, it means you have to get some equation that will give you the value of that variable only. This is usually donr by performaing various mathematical operations.
Here when they say solve for T it means you should re-write the given equation so that you can get some value of T
T + M = R
Subtracting M on both sides
T = R-M
And so we have solved for T