Answer
$t=5$
Work Step by Step
We are given the equation $3t-8t=-25$. In order to solve, we can first combine like terms on the left side.
$3t-8t=(3-8)t=-5t=-25$
Divide both sides by -5.
$\frac{-5t}{-5}=\frac{-25}{-5}$
Therefore, $t=5$.
Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)
by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321825535
ISBN 13:
978-0-32182-553-7
Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - Test - Page 704: 24
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