Solve the Equation $5 ( t - 1 ) + 3 ( t - 3 ) = - 2 ( t - 1 ) + 11 ( t + 3 )$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $5 ( t - 1 ) + 3 ( t - 3 ) = - 2 ( t - 1 ) + 11 ( t + 3 )$

• A) \(t = - 51\)
• B) \(t = - 53\)
• C) \(t = - 49\)
• D) \(t = - 14\)
• E) \(t = - 48\)

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