SOLUTION: please explain how to solve the equation 5t-11-9t+6=19+8t

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Question 459072: please explain how to solve the equation
5t-11-9t+6=19+8t
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5t-11-9t%2B6=19%2B8t Start with the given equation.


-5-4t=19%2B8t Combine like terms on the left side.


-4t=19%2B8t%2B5 Add 5 to both sides.


-4t-8t=19%2B5 Subtract 8t from both sides.


-12t=19%2B5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-12t=24 Combine like terms on the right side.


t=%2824%29%2F%28-12%29 Divide both sides by -12 to isolate t.


t=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is t=-2