Combine like terms. 8t + 5 + 3t − 3

11t + 2

To combine like terms, we add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power(s).

In the given expression, we have 8t and 3t as the terms with the variable "t." To combine them, we add their coefficients, which are 8 and 3:
8t + 3t = (8 + 3)t = 11t

Next, we have the constants 5 and -3. Since they have no variables, we can simply add them together:
5 + (-3) = 2

Putting it all together, the expression becomes:
8t + 5 + 3t - 3 = 11t + 2