i need help soving my equation. 4(9 + 3t) - 12 = -6
J Jackson New member Joined May 3, 2009 Messages 1 May 3, 2009 #1 i need help soving my equation. 4(9 + 3t) - 12 = -6
M Mrspi Senior Member Joined Dec 17, 2005 Messages 2,128 May 3, 2009 #2 Re: Need Help with solving 18x + 12 = -4 (confused by negative) Jackson said: 4(9+3t)-12=-6 Click to expand... Please post a NEW question as a new topic. THAT SAID....did you try simplifying the left side of the equation? Multiply each term inside the parentheses by the "4" which is outside: 4*9 + 4*3t - 12 = -6 36 + 12t - 12 = -6 Combine like terms on the left side: 24 + 12t = -6 Ok...can you take it from there? If not, please repost and show us ALL of the work you've done to try to complete the problem. When we can see where you're having trouble, we'll have a better idea of how to help you.
Re: Need Help with solving 18x + 12 = -4 (confused by negative) Jackson said: 4(9+3t)-12=-6 Click to expand... Please post a NEW question as a new topic. THAT SAID....did you try simplifying the left side of the equation? Multiply each term inside the parentheses by the "4" which is outside: 4*9 + 4*3t - 12 = -6 36 + 12t - 12 = -6 Combine like terms on the left side: 24 + 12t = -6 Ok...can you take it from there? If not, please repost and show us ALL of the work you've done to try to complete the problem. When we can see where you're having trouble, we'll have a better idea of how to help you.
