8(t+2)- 3(t-4) = 6(t-7)+8. Looks like a lot of distributing. 8t+16 - 3t+12 = 6t-42 + 8. Now we can combine like terms. 5t + 28 = 6t - 34. Just solve normally. 28 = t - 34. Add 34 to both sides. t = 62. Don't forget to rate this answer the Brainliest!