Solve Algebra: (0.97)(1+ Beta gas (-Ti)) = (1 + Beta steel (-Ti))

[chantalprince]

Homework Statement

Hi- this is actually part of my physics homework, but all I need help with deals strictly with algebra.

This is my equation:

(0.97)(1 + Beta gas (-Ti)) = (1 + Beta steel (-Ti))

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

How do I solve for Ti? To me it seems like they cancel out, but from what I can remember, they don't and I can solve for it. I think it has to do with distributing before I start to solve, but I'm having issues. I am sorry I don't have more of an attempt, but I've tried to work it out on paper and they just cancel out.

Thanks so much.

 

[slider142]

First, distribute the 0.97 over the left-hand side. Then add -0.97*(Beta gas)*Ti to both sides. If the variable you're interested in is trapped inside a distribution, distribute it out so you can free the variable for independent algebraic manipulation.

 

[chantalprince]

Thanks slider