Question

Use the equation to answer the question.

-(t+2) = -31 +23
What value of t makes the equation true? Enter the answer in the box.

Answer 1

Please refer to the attachment

Answer 2

t = 6

Explanation:

-(t+2) = -31 +23

Solve for t.

Combine like terms on the right.

-(t+2) = -8

Divide each side by -1.

t+2 = 8

Subtract 2 from each side.

t+2-2 = 8-2

t = 6