How do you solve 18t-6t=24?

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Júlio B.
Oct 24, 2017

t =2. Check out the explanation :)

Explanation:

The expression is able to solve by puttin t on evidence on the left side of the equation:

t * (18 - 6) = 24
t*(12) = 24
12t = 24

12 is now multiplying t, and goes to the other side of the equation dividing:

12t = 24 => t = 24/12 = 2

Harry R.
Oct 24, 2017

t=2

Explanation:

18t-6t=12t because they are both like terms, thus they can be subtracted from each other.

So, 12t=24, and now if we divide both sides by 12 we will isolate t to determine what t is.

t=2

Kushagra
Oct 24, 2017

The terms on the LHS are both variables, so they can be subtracted easily
12t=24
Now, transfer 12 to RHS
t=24/12
Notice that as 12 was in multiplication in LHS (12 x t), it is in division in RHS.
t=(cancel(24)2)/(cancel(12)1)
So,
t=2

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