First, you would need to solve for t using the equation: 3t - 7 = 5t Move all the numbers with variable on ones side -7 = 5t - 3t Combine like factors -7 = 2t Solve for t -7/2 = t After solving for t, you plug the answer into the equation you want to solve. 6 (-7/2) = -21 6*-7 <u></u>= -42 -42/2 = -21 The answer is -21