SOLUTION: what is the answer for 7+3T/4= T/8

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7+3T/4= T/8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7%2B3t%2F4=t%2F8 Start with the given equation



%288%29%287%2B3t%2F4%29=%288%29%28t%2F8%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 8. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



56%2B6t=t Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side


6t=t-56Subtract 56 from both sides


6t-t=-56 Subtract t from both sides


5t=-56 Combine like terms on the left side


t=%28-56%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate t



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Answer:
So our answer is t=-56%2F5 (which is t=-11.2 in decimal form)