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Solve for t.

–17 = –9 + 4t

User Teekkari
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Answer:


t = -2

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 9 to both sides


-17 = -9 + 4t


-17 + 9 = 4t - 9 + 9


-8 = 4t

Step 2: Divide both sides by 4


(-8)/(4) = (4t)/(4)


-2 = t

Answer:
t = -2

User Hitasp
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Answer:


  • \boxed{\sf{t=-2}}

Explanation:

To solve for t, you have to isolate it on one side of the equation.

-17=-9+4t

First, you have to switch sides.

→ -9+4t=-17

Add by 9 from both sides.


\Longrightarrow: \sf{-9+4t+9=-17+9}

Then, you solve it.

-17+9=-8

4t=-8

Divide by 4 from both sides.


\sf{(4t)/(4)=(-8)/(4)}

Solve.

Divide the numbers from left to right.

-8/4=-2


\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{t=-2}}

  • Therefore, the correct answer is t=-2.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

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