Solve the literal equation {ACT}

If 4(t + u) + 3 = 19, then t + u = ?
A.)  3
B.)  4
C.)  5
D.)  6
E.)  7

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4(t + u) + 3 = 19
4(t + u) = 16   {subtracted 3 from each side, to begin solving for (t + u)}
t + u = 4   {divided each side by 4}

B.)  4


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