Explanation:
Add 8 to both sides of the equation.
6 x = 8
Divide each term by 6 and simplify.
Divide each term in 6 x = 8 by 6 .
6 x 6 = 8 6
Cancel the common factor of 6 .
x = 8 6
Cancel the common factor of 8 and 6 .
Factor 2 out of 8 .
x = 2 ( 4 ) 6
Cancel the common factors.
Answer(s):
Exact Form:
x = 4/ 3
Decimal Form:
x = 1. ¯ 3
Mixed Number Form:
x = 1 1 /3