Question

Solve $8t+5=2t-31$ for the value of $t$.

Answer 1

Given, $8t+5=2t-31$

Transpose $t$ terms on one side and constants on another side.

$8t-2t=-31-5$

$\Rightarrow 6t=-36$

Divide $6$ from both sides,

$\frac{6t}{6}=\frac{-36}{6}$

$\Rightarrow t=-6$