Solve for t. 16 - 2+ = +19 - 47

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the equation:

16 - 2t = 19t - 47

Solve for t.

Solution:

In order to solve for t, the first step is to transpose -2t and -47 on the opposite sides of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing numbers, the sign changes.

16 - 2t = 19t - 47

16 + 47 = 19t + 2t

63 = 21t

Divide both sides by 21, in order to get the value of  t.

21t/21 = 63/21

t = 3

Final answer:

t =3