How do you solve -2t + 2(4t + 1) = 2(4t-3) + 6?

1 Answer
Dec 14, 2015

t = 1

Explanation:

The easiest way to solve this is to simplify both sides. First, we'll use the Distributive Property to simplify both sides:

-2t + 2(4t+1) = 2(4t-3) +6
-2t + 8t +2 = 8t-6+6

We then simplify by combining like terms:

-2t + 8t +2=8t - 6 +6
6t + 2 = 8t

And finally use our Algebra I skills to isolate t:

6t + 2 = 8t
2 = 2t
t = 1