SOLUTION: if (6t+7a)/4=t, then what is 4t in terms of a? the answer is -14a i would like to know how to get that answer. thank you

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Question 65862: if (6t+7a)/4=t, then what is 4t in terms of a?
the answer is -14a i would like to know how to get that answer.
thank you
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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%286t+%2B+7a%29%2F+4+=+t
multiply both sides by 4
6t+%2B+7a+=+4t
subtract 6t from both sides
7a+=+-2t
multiply both sides by -2
-14a+=+4t answer