SOLUTION: What is the value of t:-2/(4t-28)+1=5/(t-7)

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Question 247883: What is the value of t:-2/(4t-28)+1=5/(t-7)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the value of t:-2/(4t-28)+1=5/(t-7)
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Factor:
-2/[4(t-7)] + 1 = 5/[t-7]
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Multiply thru by 4(t-7) to get:
-2 + 4(t-7) = 4*5
4(t-7) = 22
t-7 = 11/2
t = 25/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.