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