Verified Answer :

(t + 8) (-2) = 12

Distributive property >>>      -2t + -16 = 12

Inverse operation >>>>    -2t + -16+16 = 12+16
 
Simplify >>>>                 -2t = 28

Divide >>>>                       -2t/-2 = 28/-2

Final answer >>>>              t = -14

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Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
(t+8)(−2)=12
Simplify: (t)(−2)+(8)(−2)=12
(Distribute)−2t+−16=12−2t−16=12
Step 2: Add 16 to both sides.−2t−16+16=12+16−2t=28
Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.−2t/−2=28/−2
t=−14

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