5.9-1.7t=3(4.2-t)

Solution for 5.9-1.7t=3(4.2-t) equation:

Simplifying
5.9 + -1.7t = 3(4.2 + -1t)
5.9 + -1.7t = (4.2 * 3 + -1t * 3)
5.9 + -1.7t = (12.6 + -3t)

Solving
5.9 + -1.7t = 12.6 + -3t

Solving for variable 't'.

Move all terms containing t to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '3t' to each side of the equation.
5.9 + -1.7t + 3t = 12.6 + -3t + 3t

Combine like terms: -1.7t + 3t = 1.3t
5.9 + 1.3t = 12.6 + -3t + 3t

Combine like terms: -3t + 3t = 0
5.9 + 1.3t = 12.6 + 0
5.9 + 1.3t = 12.6

Add '-5.9' to each side of the equation.
5.9 + -5.9 + 1.3t = 12.6 + -5.9

Combine like terms: 5.9 + -5.9 = 0.0
0.0 + 1.3t = 12.6 + -5.9
1.3t = 12.6 + -5.9

Combine like terms: 12.6 + -5.9 = 6.7
1.3t = 6.7

Divide each side by '1.3'.
t = 5.153846154

Simplifying
t = 5.153846154