Question

Solve the equation and check the solution. Express numbers as integers or simplified fractions.

3+5(t+3)=-2(2t+6)

Answer 1

opening the brackets we have;

3t+15+5t+15=-4t-12

collect like terms

3t+5t+15+15=-4t-12

8t+30=-4t-12

8t-4t=-12+30

4t=18

t=18/4