Ten times (10 x) the sum (+) of half a number (\(\frac{n}{2}\)) and 6 (6) is 8 (=8)
10(\(\frac{n}{2}\) + 6) = 8 Use the Distributive Property
\(\frac{10n}{2}\) + 60 = 8 Simplify the fraction
5n + 60 = 8 Subtract 60 from both sides
5n = -52 Divide both sides by 5
n = -10\(\frac{2}{5}\)
