how do i solve for 2(3t-5) -3 (4t + 1)?

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the numerical expression:

2(3t - 5) - 3(4t + 1)

Solve.

Solution:

In order to solve the numerical equation, we first need to distribute the values of 2 and 3 to their corresponding parenthesis.

=2(3t - 5) - 3(4t + 1)

= 6t - 10 - 12t - 3

Combine like terms.

= -6t -13

If we need to solve for t, then we can simply transpose -6t on the other side of the equations, then divide both sides by 6. We must take note that when dividing a number, the sign changes.

6t = -13

t = -13/6

Final answer:

Simplified form: -6t -13

t = -13/6