Ten times the sum of half a number and 6 is 8
half = 0.5x-the numberTen times the sum of half a number and 6 is 8:10 · (0.5x + 6) = 8 |use distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac5x + 60 = 8 |subtract 60 from both sides5x = -52 |divide both sides by 5x = -10.4