this is for my math homework and i cant work it out
2007-03-15 12:33:22 · 7 answers · asked by cj p 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This can be solved as follows:
-8 - t = -25
Add 8 to each side:
-t = -17
Multiply by -1
t = 17
I hope that is the 'two step' method.
2007-03-15 12:38:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
-8 - t = -25
- t = - 25 + 8
- t = - 17
multiply by -1
t = 17
2007-03-15 12:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, if every term in the equation is negative, assume they're all positive.
t+8=25
Much simpler.
Subtract 8 from both sides of the equal sign.
t+8-8=25-8
t=17.
If you plug in the 17 with your original equation, it works. -8-17=-25.
The -is just a subtraction sign...it's like saying -8 plus -t.
2007-03-15 12:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by Cookiemonster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, sure i can help you add the 8 to the 25 so that you are left with the -t on one side
-t = -17 then you divide it all by negitive and you get t = 25
2007-03-15 12:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by loren s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-8 - t = -25
-8 + 8 - t = -25 + 8
-t = -17
t = 17
2007-03-15 12:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by bluekitty1541 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-8 -t = -25
add 8 for both side
-t = -17
divide -1 for both sides
t = 17
2007-03-15 12:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-15 12:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by caroline c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋