Question

Solve for t

7t–8=10+2t

Answer 1

Add 8 to both sides:

7t=18+2t

Subtract 2t from both sides:

5t=18

Divide both sides by 5:

t=18/5

t=3.6

Answer 2

t=18/5

Explanation:

7t-8=10+2t

+8 on both sides

7t-8+8=10+2t+8

combine like terms

7t=18+2t

-2t on both sides

7t-2t=18t+2t-2t

combine like terms

5t=18

divide by 5

5t/5=18/5

t=18/5