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20.

4t + 10 - 5 - 3t

Combine like terms


(4t - 3t) + (10 - 5) =

t+5=

Now, set the expression equal to zero and solve for ( t )


t+5=0

Subtract 5 from both sides:


t = -5

So, the value of t is -5.

21. 5x + 6 - x =
Combine like terms:
(5x - x) + 6 = 0
4x + 6 = 0
Subtract 6 from both sides:
4x = -6
Divide both sides by 4 to isolate (x )
x = -6/4
Simplify the fraction: x = -3/2
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