SOLUTION: 3(t-8) + 2t = 7 + t can you help solve not sure if my answeris correct I came up with t= 31/4 or 7 and 3/4

Question 8337: 3(t-8) + 2t = 7 + t can you help solve not sure if my answeris correct I came up with t= 31/4 or 7 and 3/4
Answer by ichudov(507) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Looks like you got t right.

Your Result:

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equivalent to 4*t-31 =0
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Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: t=7.75.

Done!

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