<PRE><B>Question 626198</B>
-8(t - 5) - (t + 4) = 3

-8(t - 5) - 1(t + 4) = 3

-8 * t = -8t

-8 * -5 = 40

-1 * t = -1t

-1 * 4 = -4


-8t + 40 - 1t - 4 = 3

Combine like terms:

-8t - 1t = -9t

40 - 4 = 36


-9t + 36 = 3

Subtract 36 from each side of the equation.

-9t + 36 - 36 = 3 - 36

Combine like terms:

36 - 36 = 0

3 - 36 = -33


-9t = -33

Divide each side by -9

-9t/-9 = -33/-9


The Answer:


t = 3.66667



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