SOLUTION: I have no idea how to solve equations like this one, 1/6(7t-9)=(t+9)/12. I need to know how to solve

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Question 710800: I have no idea how to solve equations like this one, 1/6(7t-9)=(t+9)/12.
I need to know how to solve
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1%2F6(7t-9)=%28t%2B9%29%2F12
Get rid of the denominators, mult both sides by 12, resulting in:
2(7t-9) = t + 9
14t - 18 = t + 9
14t - t = 9 + 18
13t = 27
t = 27%2F13 or 21%2F13