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Solve for t: 35t + 70 (7-t) = 385

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Answer: t = 3
To solve this equation, first, distribute the 70 across (7 - t). This creates the equation
35t+490-70t=385. Collecting like terms and subtracting 490 from both sides of the equation makes
-35t=-105. To finish solving for t, all you have to do now is divide by -35:
(-35t)/(-35) = (-105)/(-35),
t=3.
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