Question

What is t? 1/4t + 9 = 3

Answer 1

1/4t+9=3
1/4t+9-9=3-9
1/4t=-6
4*(1/4t)=(4)*(-6)
t=-24

Answer 2

1/4t + 9 = 3
Subtract 9 from both sides
1/2t= -6
Divide 1/2 on both sides so that the only thing remaining on the left side is the variable t.
Final Answer: t= -12