Question

-8(t-7)-(t+3)=4 what is t

Answer 1

distribute the -8 and -1

Answer 2

ok

Answer 3

the - in front of parentheses is understood as -1 and just changes all the signs of the numbers in them

Answer 4

after that, you can add like terms and solve for t

Answer 5

@mathquest --> when you are finished with that other problem, meet me here if you would like help with this problem.

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

Are you familiar with the distributive property?
I just need to find a starting point.

Answer 8

It tells you how to multiply the 8 times the (t - 7).
I am waiting for a reply from you before I proceed.

Answer 9

I got the answer

Answer 10

What did you get?