SOLUTION: Solve: 8/(t+5)=[(t-3)/(t+5)]+1/3. Thanks You

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Question 43867: Solve: 8/(t+5)=[(t-3)/(t+5)]+1/3.
Thanks You
Answer by adamchapman(301) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8%2Ft%2B5=%28%28t-3%29%2F%28t%2B5%29%29%2B1%2F3
multiply both sides by (t+5) to get rid of those awkward denominators:
8=%28t-3%29%2B%28%28t%2B5%29%2F3%29
multiply both sides by 3:
24=3%28t-3%29%2B%28t%2B5%29
24=4t-9%2B5
28=4t
t=7
I hope this helps.
If you have any other problems, please dont hesitate to contact me at adam.chapman@student.manchester.ac.uk