Chapter 0.5, Problem 26E

To determine

To solve the equation $-\frac{t}{13}-2=3$

Answer to Problem 26E

  $t=-65$

Explanation of Solution

Given Information: $-\frac{t}{13}-2=3$

Formula Used : Linear equations with one variable

Calculation:

Given equation is

  $-\frac{t}{13}-2=3$

To isolate the variable t, adding 2 both sides-

  $-\frac{t}{13}-2+2=3+2$

This gives-

  $-\frac{t}{13}=5$

To isolate the variable t, multiply by 13 both side-

  $-\frac{t}{13}\times 13=5\times 13$

This gives us-

  $-t=65$

To simplify further, multiply by (-) both side-

  $t=-65$

Hence the final answer is-

  $t=-65$