The given equation is
(Using distributive property: a (b+c) =ab+ac)
(Multiply: 7(3) =21; 2(9) =18)
(Using commutative property: a+b=b+a)
(Add:
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(Subtract 4t from each side)
(Using commutative property: a+b=b+a)
(Subtract:
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(Add 21 to each side)
(Add:
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(Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms) \ \
Verify:
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(Substitute
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(Subtract:
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(Multiply:
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(Add:
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Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is .
The value of t is. \ \