SOLUTION: What does "t" equal? 8t+9=-15

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Question 16665: What does "t" equal?
8t+9=-15
Found 2 solutions by mini_s, elima:
Answer by mini_s(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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8t+9=-15
8t = -15 - 9
8t = -24
t = -24/8
t = -3

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8t+9=-15
Subtract 9 from both sides;
8t-9+9=-15+9
8t=-6
Divide both sides by 8;
8t%2F8=6%2F8
t=3%2F4
Hope you understand
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