Solve for x.

x/5 + 8 = 6

A. x = - 10

B. x = - 12

C. x = 70

D. x = - 8

A. x = - 10

X/5 + 8 = 6

First, subtract 8 from both sides which will cross out the 8s on the left side and leave a - 8 on the right.

X/5 = 6-8

X/5 = - 2

Multiply 5 on both sides which crosses out the 5s on the left side, isolating the variable x and - 2 (5) in the right.

Answer: - 10