Question

5(t + 1) + 8 = 3(t − 2) + 6
please show work.
Solve and check. Label any contradictions or identities

Answer 1

Try distributing 5 into (t + 1) and 3 into (t - 2).

Answer 2

5(t+1)+8= 3(t-2)+6
5t + 5 + 8 = 3t - 6 + 6
5t + 13 = 3t
13 = 3t - 5t
13 = -2t
t = 13/-2
t = -6.5
this is what i came up with i was just checking to see if it was right

Answer 3

Nice job!
I believe it is correct :)

Answer 4

thank you