Question

complete the process of solving the equation. fill in all missing terms and select all missing descriptions. simplify any fractions. \\(8t + 9 = 3t + 9\\) \\(5t + 9 = 9\\) \\(5t = \square\\) subtract 9 from both sides \\(t = \square\\) divide both sides by 5

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the first operation

To get from \(8t + 9 = 3t + 9\) to \(5t + 9 = 9\), we subtract \(3t\) from both sides. So the missing description is "Subtract \(3t\) from both sides".

Step2: Solve for \(5t\)

We have \(5t + 9 = 9\). To find \(5t\), we subtract 9 from both sides. So \(5t + 9 - 9 = 9 - 9\), which simplifies to \(5t = 0\).

Step3: Solve for \(t\)

We have \(5t = 0\). To find \(t\), we divide both sides by 5. So \(\frac{5t}{5}=\frac{0}{5}\), which simplifies to \(t = 0\).

Answer:

• The missing description for \(5t + 9 = 9\) is "Subtract \(3t\) from both sides".
• The value of \(5t\) is \(0\).
• The value of \(t\) is \(0\).