SOLUTION: I abolutely cannot figure this out! Solve 18t/7=2t-2/3 Can anyone please help? The answers can be: 1) -0.206 2) -0.05 3) -0.35 4)-2.86

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Question 28500: I abolutely cannot figure this out!
Solve 18t/7=2t-2/3
Can anyone please help?
The answers can be:
1) -0.206
2) -0.05
3) -0.35
4)-2.86

Answer by wuwei96815(245) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18t/7=2t-2/3
First multiply all terms by 7
18t = 14t - 14/3
Next multiply all terms by 3
54t = 42t -14
Combine like terms
12t = -14
Divide both sides by 12
t = -1.17

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