SOLUTION: Please help me solve this equation: 1/7(8t-9)=(t+9)/14 The 1/7 and the (t+9)/14 are both fractions. Thank you for your help!!!

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Question 705634: Please help me solve this equation:
1/7(8t-9)=(t+9)/14
The 1/7 and the (t+9)/14 are both fractions.
Thank you for your help!!!

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/7(8t-9)=(t+9)/14
multiplying both sides by 14:
2(8t-9)=(t+9)
16t-18=t+9
15t-18=9
15t=27
t = 27/15