How to solve - 2(5 - t) = 8

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$-2(5-t)=8$$

Solve for t

$t=9$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Divide both sides by $-2$.

$$5-t=\frac{8}{-2}$$

Divide $8$ by $-2$ to get $-4$.

$$5-t=-4$$

Subtract $5$ from both sides.

$$-t=-4-5$$

Subtract $5$ from $-4$ to get $-9$.

$$-t=-9$$

Multiply both sides by $-1$.

$$t=9$$

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