SOLUTION: 5(3 − 3t) = 30 How do i do this problem and what is t? to work it out so i know how to do it

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Question 319015: 5(3 − 3t) = 30
How do i do this problem and what is t? to work it out so i know how to do it
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5%283-+3t%29+=+30 distribute
15+-+15t+=+30 subtract 15 from both sides
-15t+=+15 divide both sides by -15
t+=+-1
check your answer
Does
5%283+-+3%28-1%29%29+=+30
5%283%2B3%29+=+30
5%2A6+=+30 which is true so t = -1 is the correct solution