How do you solve $t/9-7=-5$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-01T11:42:41

$t = 18$

Solve for $t$ while keeping the equation balanced:

Step 1 - Add $7$ to each side of the equation:
$t/9 - 7 + 7 = -5 + 7$

$t/9 = 2$

Step 2 - Multiple each side of the equation by $9$ :
$9 t/9 = 2 * 9$

$t = 18$

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