Finite Math Examples

$\frac{1}{6} x + 8 = - 8$

Step 1

Combine $\frac{1}{6}$ and $x$ .

$\frac{x}{6} + 8 = - 8$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $8$ from both sides of the equation.

$\frac{x}{6} = - 8 - 8$

Step 2.2

Subtract $8$ from $- 8$ .

$\frac{x}{6} = - 16$

Step 3

Multiply both sides of the equation by $6$ .

$6 \frac{x}{6} = 6 \cdot - 16$

Step 4

Simplify both sides of the equation.

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Step 4.1

Simplify the left side.

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Step 4.1.1

Cancel the common factor of $6$ .

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Step 4.1.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$6 \frac{x}{6} = 6 \cdot - 16$

Step 4.1.1.2

Rewrite the expression.

$x = 6 \cdot - 16$

Step 4.2

Simplify the right side.

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Step 4.2.1

Multiply $6$ by $- 16$ .

$x = - 96$