Question

-8(t-3)-(t+3)=3
The solution is t=?

Answer 1

are you willing to put in the time so that I can work through this with you?

Answer 2

@jcarl44 I would like to work through this with you step by step
can you factor the -8 into (t-3)?

Answer 3

I am not sure how to?

Answer 4

well let me start you off
-8(t-3)
(-8*t)-(-8*3)

Answer 5

24?

Answer 6

you forgot about the t term

Answer 7

but 24 is correct for the -(-8*3) part so lets sub that into what I gave you
(-8*t)+24
-8t+24
24-8t

Answer 8

the key here is that if I have two terms, one with a variable and one without I should get two terms when factoring in -8 I should get two terms again, one with the variable and one without

Answer 9

do you understand what I am saying?

Answer 10

Yes, I think so...

Answer 11

okay well to test your understanding we can do something else that helps you solve this problem factor -1 into (t+3) for me

Answer 12

please