Question

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What is the solution to the equation?

t(7 – 2) = 9 • 7 – 9 • 2

A.
–2

B.
2

C.
7

D.
9

Answer 1

use distributive property on the left. follow order of operations and inverse operations.

Answer 2

Okay, PEMDAS.
Are there any parenthesis? Yes. Do what's inside them.
Are there any exponents? No.
Multiplication/Division: Yes; t*(5), 9*7, 9*2
Addition/Subtraction; Yes: 63-18
Isolate t;
5t=63-18
Then you'll have your answer.