Question 5-t-3-

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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5(t+3)-7(t+3)=38

What value of t is the solution to the given equation?

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5 ( t + 3 ) - 7 ( t + 3 ) = 38 What

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is -22 . The given equation can be rewritten as -2t+3=38. Dividing both sides of this equation by -2 yields t+3=-19. Subtracting 3 from both sides of this equation yields t = -22 . Therefore, -22 is the value of t that is the solution to the given equation.