Question

Solve for t, include all working

3t - 6 = -2t + 6

Answer 1

add 2t+6 to both sides of the equation

Answer 2

3t - 6 = -2t + 6
3t - 6 + 2t + 6 = -2t + 6 + 2t + 6
3t + 2t - 6 + 6 = 6 + 6
5t - 6 + 6 = 12
5t= 12
5t/5 = 12/5
t = 12/5

correct ?

Answer 3

Yes it is

Answer 4

okay so to prove this id substitute 12/5 for t in the equation and each side should be the same number when solved

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

yeah and depending on what form they want the answer it is 12/5 or 2.4

Answer 7

@skullpatrol Sorry I had to close the other one, I couldnt keep up with other people jumping in and deleting replies. Im no good a maths what so ever so its hard to me to follow.

Answer 8

i tried with 2.4 before and i didnt get the same answer but i did with 12/5 did i just make a mistake ?

Answer 9

so the answer is t=12/5

Answer 10

thank you :)

Answer 11

Thanks for asking :)

Answer 12

thank you both :)

Answer 13

you're welcome :)