SOLUTION: Solve the equation of possible. -7 (t-3) +4t = 3(7+t) When I first did the problem, I got the null set as my answer, but my teacher marked it wrong. Now, I'm confused.

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Question 910627: Solve the equation of possible.
-7 (t-3) +4t = 3(7+t)
When I first did the problem, I got the null set as my answer, but my teacher marked it wrong. Now, I'm confused.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-7%28t-3%29%2B4t=3%287%2Bt%29
-7t%2B21%2B4t=21%2B3t
-7t%2B4t%2B21=21%2B3t
-7t%2B4t-3t=21-21
-6t=0
6t=0
6t%281%2F6%29=0%281%2F6%29
6%281%2F6%29t=0
1%2At=0
highlight%28t=0%29

All the extra intermediate steps are included so that you do not miss anything.