Question

How do you solve `x/8+6=3`?

Answer 1

`color(blue)( x = -24`

Explanation:

`x/color(blue)(8) + 6 = 3`

`(x + 6 xx color(blue)(8)) / color(blue)(8) = 3`

`x + 48 = 3 xx color(blue)(8)`

`x + 48 = 24`

`x = 24- 48`
`color(blue)( x = -24`