SOLUTION: Solve: 3t - 4(5 - t) = t - 8

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Question 15653: Solve: 3t - 4(5 - t) = t - 8
Answer by rahman(247) About Me  (Show Source):
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3t - 4(5 - t) = t - 8
3t+-+4%2A5+-%28-4%29%2At+=+t+-+8
3t - 20 + 4t = t - 8
3t + 4t - t = 20 - 8
(3+4-1)t = 12
6t=12 -------------> Divide by 6
t=2
OK