Question

what is the answer to 80-6x=8

Answer 1

\[80-6x=8\]
First subtract 80 from both sides;
\[80-6x-80=8-80\]
Which leaves;
\[-6x=-72\]
Next, divide both sides by -6;
\[\frac{ -6x }{ -6 }=\frac{ -72 }{ -6 }\]
This lets you get x alone.
\[x=12\]