Question

2t + 8 - t = -3

Answer 1

Can you combine like terms?

Answer 2

no but you can show me

Answer 3

Sure: Combining like terms is when you combine (add or subtract) everything that is the same. For an example, you cannot add together 4t+7, because they are not the same, the 4 has a variable (t). How ever, you can combine 6t and 2t, which is 8t, or 2+9, which is 9.
Based on that, what can be combined on the left side of the equation?

Answer 4

can you work the problem out

Answer 5

I can help you, but i cant do it for you. I gave you an explanation above, can you work with that, or do you need more?

Answer 6

more help

Answer 7

Ok, specifically what kind? Combining like terms?

Answer 8

everything

Answer 9

???

Answer 10

Like i said, combining like terms is when you add or subtract everything that is the same. You cant add 3x and 2 because they arent the same. The 3 has an x with it, while the 2 doesnt. You can add 2x and 1x or you can add 4 and 5.

If i had the equation: