SOLUTION: what is the answer of this equation 3/8-1/4=1/2t-3/4

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Question 515556: what is the answer of this equation 3/8-1/4=1/2t-3/4
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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3/8 -1/4 = 1/2t -3/4
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add 3/4 to both sides
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3/8 -1/4 + 3/4 = 1/2t
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1/2t = 3/8 + 2/4
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1/2t = 3/8 + 4/8
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1/2t = 7/8
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cross multiply
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8t = 14
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t = 14/8
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t = 7/4
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Done.