Ten (10) times (multiplication) the sum (addition) of half (\(\frac{1}{2}\) a number (n) and 6 is (=) 8.
10(\(\frac{n}{2}\) + 6) = 8 Use the Distributive Property
5n + 60 = 8 Subtract 60 from both sides
5n = -52 Divide both sides by 5
n = -10 \(\frac{2}{5}\)