Identify Equation: Identify the equation and what is being solved for.The equation given is −3t=8, and we need to solve for t.
Isolate Variable: Isolate the variable t by multiplying both sides of the equation by −3. To get t by itself, we multiply both sides by −3 because −3 is the current divisor of t. −3t×(−3)=8×(−3)
Perform Multiplication: Perform the multiplication on both sides.Multiplying −3t by −3 cancels out the −3 on the left side, leaving t alone.t=8×(−3)
Calculate Product: Calculate the product on the right side of the equation. 8 multiplied by −3 equals −24.t=−24