Question

Solve for t. –17 = –9 + 4t

Answer 1

Answer:

• $\boxed{\sf{t=-2}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for t, you have to isolate it on one side of the equation.

-17=-9+4t

First, you have to switch sides.

→ -9+4t=-17

Add by 9 from both sides.

$\Longrightarrow: \sf{-9+4t+9=-17+9}$

Then, you solve it.

-17+9=-8

4t=-8

Divide by 4 from both sides.

$\sf{\dfrac{4t}{4}=\dfrac{-8}{4}}$

Solve.

Divide the numbers from left to right.

-8/4=-2

$\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{t=-2}}$

• Therefore, the correct answer is t=-2.

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