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Both of the equations below have the same solution when solved for x. What is the value of t?

Both of the equations below have the same solution when solved for x. What is the-example-1

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Answer:

-.75x-6

Explanation:

Step 1: simplify the first equation

1/4(x-28)=2x, or .25x-7=2x.

Step 2: simplify the second equation so that one side equals 2x

13-5x=-7.5x-t. Add 7x to either side to get 13+2x=-.5x-t. Then, subtract 13 from either side and then you have 2x=-.5x-t-13

Step 3: make both equations into one equation

Since 2x=.25x-7, and 2x=-.5x-t-13, then it's safe to say .25x-7=-.5x-t-13.

Step 4: Simplify this final equation

Add .5x to both sides to get .75x-7=-t-13. Then add 13 to both sides to get .75x+6=-t. Then multiply everything by -1 to get -.75x-6=t

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