Question

What is 16 - 2t = t + 9 +4t

Answer 1

16=t+9+4t+2t

16=9+7t

16-9=7t

7=7t

t=1

Answer 2

t=1

Explanation:

16-2t = t + 9 +4t

combine like terms

16-2t = 5t + 9

add 2t to both sides

16-2t+2t = 5t+9+2t

combine like terms

16=7t+9

subtract 9 from both sides

16-9=7t+9-9

combine like terms

7=7t

divide both sides by 7

t=1