Question 415973
5(t+1)+8=3(t-2)+6

distribute the parenthesis 

==>  5t + 5 + 8 = 3t - 6 + 6


==>  5t  + 13 = 3t

==>  5t + 13 - 13 = 3t - 13


==>  5t  = 3t - 13


==>  5t - 3t = 3t - 13 - 3t


==>  2t = -13


==>  {{{ 2t/2  = -13/2}}}


==>   {{{  t = -6.5 }}}