Question 684689
{{{-2(t-8)-(t+1)=5}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2t+16+t=5}}} Distribute.



{{{16-t=5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-t=5-16}}} Subtract {{{16}}} from both sides.



{{{-t=-11}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{t=(-11)/(-1)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-1}}} to isolate {{{t}}}.



{{{t=11}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{t=11}}}