Question

solve for t
5t+12=4-3t
prove solution is correct

Answer 1

First of all, add 3t to both sides:

3t + 5t + 12 = 4 - 3t + 3t
8t + 12 = 4 + 0

Now subtract 12 from both sides and you get

8t = ... what?
and hence t = .... what?