Question

Ten times the sum of half a number and 6 is 8

Answer 1

Ten times (10 x) the sum (+) of half a number (
`(n)/(2)`) and 6 (6) is 8 (=8)

10(
`(n)/(2)` + 6) = 8 Use the Distributive Property

`(10n)/(2)` + 60 = 8 Simplify the fraction
5n + 60 = 8 Subtract 60 from both sides
5n = -52 Divide both sides by 5
n = -10
`(2)/(5)`