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16-2t=5t+9

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Answer: yes it is t={1}

PREMISES

16–2t=5t+9

CALCULATIONS

16–2t=5t+9

(16–9)-(2t-2t)=5t+2t+(9–9)

7–0=7t+0

7t=7

7t/7=7/7

t=1/1

t=

1

PROOF

If t=1, then the equations

16–2t=5t+9

16–2(1)=5(1)+9

16–2=5+9 and

14=14 prove the root (zero) t=1 of the statement 16–2t=5t+9

Explanation:

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Yes, your answer is correct
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