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Solve the following equation.
5t - 3 = 14

User Tizbn
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Answer:

t = 3.4 or 17/5

Explanation:

You're goal is to isolate t so it will be equivalent to a numerical value.

First we need to add 3 from both sides so 5t can be alone.

5t-3=14

5t-3+3=14+3

5t=17

Now we need to divide by 5 so it can equal t instead of 5 times t.

5t=17

5t/5 = 17/5

t = 3.4

User Oleg Vazhnev
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Answer:

Explanation:

5t - 3 = 14

5t=14+3

5t=17

t=17/5

t=3.4

User Vishal Sonawane
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