Solve for x

6 (x-8) = -24

6 (x-8) = -24

mutiply the bracket by 6

(6) (x) = 6x

(6) (-8) = - 48

6x-48=-24

move - 48 to the other side

sign changes from - 48 to + 48

6x-48+48 = - 24+48

6x = - 24+48

6x = 24

divide by 6 for both sides

6x/6 = 24/6

x = 4

Answer : x = 4