Chapter 2 - Equations, Inequalities, and Problem Solving - 2.1 Solving Equations - 2.1 Exercise Set - Page 86: 32

$t=\dfrac{1}{4}$

Adding $ -\dfrac{3}{8} $ to both sides of the given equation, $ t+\dfrac{3}{8}=\dfrac{5}{8} $, then, \begin{array}{l} t+\dfrac{3}{8}-\dfrac{3}{8}=\dfrac{5}{8}-\dfrac{3}{8} \\\\ t=\dfrac{2}{8} \\\\ t=\dfrac{1}{4} .\end{array}