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6(t − 2) = 2(9 − 2t)

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6(t-2)=2(9-2t)
Distribute
6t-12=18-4t
Combine like terms.
10t=30
Divide to get your answer
30/10=3
t=3
User Greg Bray
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Hello!

You solve this algebraically.

6(t - 2) = 2(9 - 2t)

Distribute the 6

6t - 12 = 2(9 - 2t)

Distribute the 2

6t - 12 = 18 - 4t

Add 4t to both sides

10t - 12 = 18

Add 12 to both sides

10t = 30

Divide both sides by 10

t = 3

The answer is 3

Hope this helps!
User Andryuha
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