Question

Solve the equation for t.

3t + 2 = 5(t – 2) – 2t + 8



Question 4 options:

Infinitely many solutions


x = 2


x = 3


No solution

Answer 1

the answer is not given. no solution

Answer 2

3t + 2 = 5(t – 2) – 2t + 8

Start by distributing...

3t + 2 = 5t - 10 - 2t + 8

Combine like terms....

3t + 2 = 3t - 2

Subtract 3t from both sides

2 = -2

Since 2 is NOT equal to -2 there is no solution for this equation