Eliminate the fraction: First, we need to eliminate the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by (t+4).(t+9)/(t+4)=5(t+9)=5×(t+4)
Distribute the 5: Now, distribute the 5 on the right side of the equation.(t+9)=5t+20
Rearrange the equation: Next, we want to get all the terms with t on one side and the constant terms on the other side. Subtract t from both sides.t−t+9=5t−t+209=4t+20
Isolate the term with t: Subtract 20 from both sides to isolate the term with t.9−20=4t+20−20−11=4t
Solve for t: Finally, divide both sides by 4 to solve for t.4−11=44tt=4−11
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