algebra: solve 3t - 12 = 4 - t

[jessica_tebbit]

Hi. Im having probblems with algebra that has a sum equal to nother sum such as
3t-12=4-t

any help on ways to solve these sort of sums would be much appreciated

Jessica

 

[Denis]

Re: algebra

Are you learning on your own, or a student attending math classes?

 

[jessica_tebbit]

Re: algebra

im an adult beginning again in maths. Im doing a tertiary prep program...i have study books to learn from but do it all externally so on my own.

 

[Denis]

Ok...

3t - 12 = 4 - t

Add t to each side : 4t - 12 = 4

Add 12 to each side: 4t = 16

Divide each side by 4: t = 4

So (if you can follow) the idea is to get t by itself...

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