Why is it important to simplify each side of an equation before solving it

An initial investment of $100 is now valued at $150. the annual interest rate is 5%, compounded continuously. the equation 100e0.05t = 150 represents the situation, where t is the number of years the money has been invested. about how long has the money been invested? use your calculator and round to the nearest whole number. years

1) what is the measure of the exterior angle, ∠uvw ? 2) in triangle man, what is the measure of the exterior angle at n (in degrees)?

When steve woke up. his temperature was 102 degrees f. two hours later it was 3 degrees lower. what was his temperature then?