Question

Simplify and solve the linear equation $3(t-3)=5(2t+1)$

Answer 1

$3(t-3)=5(2t+1)$
$\Rightarrow$ $3t - 9 = 10t + 5$ (Opening the brackets)
$\Rightarrow$ $- 9 - 5 = 10t - 3t$
$\Rightarrow$ $- 14 = 7t$
$\Rightarrow$ $t = \frac{-14}{7}$
$\Rightarrow$ $t = -2$