Question

Solve for t.

Reduce any fractions to lowest terms. Don't round your answer, and don't use mixed fractions.

12t – 2 < -5t + 36

Answer 1

Explanation:

12t - 2 < -5t + 36

17t < 38

t < 38/17

Answer 2

t <
`(38)/(17)`

Explanation:

Given

12t - 2 < - 5t + 36 ( add 5t to both sides )

17t - 2 < 36 ( add 2 to both sides )

17t < 38 ( divide both sides by 17 )

t <
`(38)/(17)`