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Find the value of t in the equation t + 5 + 3t = 1. A. 1.5 B. 6 C. 3 D. –1

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Answer:

D. -1

Explanation:

All the variable terms are on the left, so subtract the constant on the left (5) from the equation and collect terms.

... 4t = -4 . . . . . . . variable term on one side; constant term on the other

Divide by the coefficient of t.

... t = -1

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