Answer:
-10.4
Step-by-step explanation:
Assume that the number we are looking for is x.
Now, we want to get 10 times the sum of half the number and 6 and equate this expression to 8. Then we can solve for x
step by step
half the number is 0.5x
the sum of half the number and 6 is 0.5x + 6
10 times the sum of half the number and 6 is 10(0.5x +6)
10 times the sum of half the number and 6 equals 8 is 10(0.5x+6) = 8
Now solve for x
10(0.5x + 6) = 8
5x + 60 = 8
5x = 8 - 60
5x = -52
x = -52/5
x = -10.4
