Question

4- T = 3 (T-1)-5

A. 3
B. 6
C. No solution
D. Identity

If you can explain this to me I would really love that.

Answer 1

Hi there!

To solve this equation, you need to first use the Distributive Property on the right side.

4 - t = 3t - 3 - 5

Now, add like terms.

4 - t = 3t - 8

Then, move terms to their own sides.

(4 - 4) - t = 3t + (-8 - 4)

(-t - 3t) = (3t - 3t) - 12

-4t = -12

Now, divide both sides by -4.

-4t / -4 = -12 / -4

t = 3

The answer is A. 3.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

First lets expand it
next we subtract 3T - 3 - 5 so it can be 3T - 8
next we add T to both sides
next we subtract 3T - 8 + T so it can be 4T - 8
next we add 8 to both sides
next we add 4 + 8 so it can be 12
then we divide both sides by 4
and lastly we reduce the fraction 12/4 and we have our answer.

Answer: A) T = 3