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

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Ten (10) times (multiplication) the sum (addition) of half (
(1)/(2) a number (n) and 6 is (=) 8.

10(
(n)/(2) + 6) = 8
Use the Distributive Property
5n + 60 = 8 Subtract 60 from both sides
5n = -52 Divide both sides by 5
n = -10
(2)/(5)
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