5t + (t-3) - [ (7t+5) - (8-3t) ]

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Jillian Thornton

10 August, 21:46

5t + (t-3) - [ (7t+5) - (8-3t) ]

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Danica Goodwin · Answer 1

Let's simplify step-by-step. 5t + t - 3 - (7t + 5 - (8 - 3t))

Distribute the Negative Sign: = 5t + t - 3 + - 1 (7t + 5 - (8 - 3t)) = 5t + t + - 3 + - 1 (7t) + (-1) (5) + (-1) (-8) + - 1 (3t) = 5t + t + - 3 + - 7t + - 5 + 8 + - 3t Combine Like Terms: = 5t + t + - 3 + - 7t + - 5 + 8 + - 3t = (5t + t + - 7t + - 3t) + (-3 + - 5 + 8) = - 4t Answer: = - 4t