SOLUTION: 1/2t+6=-7

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Question 822941: 1/2t+6=-7
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%281%2F2%29t%2B6=-7 Start with the given equation.


2%28%281%2Fcross%282%29%29t%2B6%29=2%28-7%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 2 to clear any fractions.


t%2B12=-14 Distribute and multiply.


t=-14-12 Subtract 12 from both sides.


t=-26 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is t=-26