8x - (6x + 8) =6
The solution is x =
8x - (6x + 8) =6
2x = 6 - 8
2x = -2
x = -1
thank you I had -2 I was close
To solve this equation, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. Let's break down the steps:
1. Distribute the negative sign to the terms inside the parentheses:
8x - 6x - 8 = 6
2. Combine like terms:
(8x - 6x) - 8 = 6
2x - 8 = 6
3. Add 8 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the constant term on the left side:
2x - 8 + 8 = 6 + 8
2x = 14
4. Divide both sides of the equation by 2 to solve for x:
2x/2 = 14/2
x = 7
So the solution to the given equation is x = 7.