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Solve the equation. 3t + 8 = 6t - 13

User Cyang
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Answer:

t = 7

Explanation:

3t + 8 = 6t - 13

Subtract 6t on both sides.

3t + 8 - 6t = 6t - 13 - 6t

-3t + 8 = - 13

Subtract 8 on both sides.

-3t + 8 - 8 = - 13 - 8

-3t = - 21

Divide both sides by -3.

(-3t)/-3 = -21/-3

t = 7

User Czzhengkw
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Answer:

7

Explanation:

6t-3t=13plus8

3t=21

t=21/3

t=7

hope it helps

User Mamesaye
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