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Algebra / Linear equations in one variable Difficulty: Hard

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

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

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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.