Which expression is equivalent to \( 6(t+8) \) ?

To find an expression equivalent to \( 6(t+8) \), we start by applying the distributive property. This states that when you multiply a number by a sum, you can distribute the multiplication to each term inside the parentheses. So, we multiply: \[ 6(t + 8) = 6t + 6 \cdot 8 = 6t + 48. \] Thus, an equivalent expression is \( 6t + 48 \). Now, here’s a fun way to visualize it: imagine dividing 6 pizza slices among your friends. If you keep the \( t \) for yourself (the t represents 'your share'), and you give each of your 8 friends a slice, you'd have 6 times your share plus 48 extra pizza slices to share!