1. 10x+6=8-2(x+6)
2. 10x+6=6(x+6)
(distribute the 6)
3. 10x+6=6x+36
(Move the 6x to the other side by subtracting)
4. 4x+6=36
(Move the 6 to the other side by subtracting)
5. 4x=30
(divide)
x=7.5
Hope this helped! :)
