Ten time the sum of half a number and 6 is 8

10.4

Step-by-step explanation:

10 (0.5x + 6) = 8

Distribute 10 to each term inside the parentheses.

5x + 60 = 8

Subtract 60 from both sides of the equal sign.

5x = - 52

Divide by 5 on both sides of the equal sign.

x = 10.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number.

We know that 10 (x/2 + 6) = 8.

So (x/2 + 6) = 0.8

x/2 = 0.8 - 6 = - 5.2

x = - 5.2 * 2 = - 10.4