Question

1. $-7t + 1 = 57$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 1 from both sides

$-7t + 1 - 1 = 57 - 1$
$-7t = 56$

Step2: Divide by -7 on both sides

$\frac{-7t}{-7} = \frac{56}{-7}$

Answer:

$t = -8$