6x + 8 = 50
Our goal is to get the variable x on its own.
We can start by subtracting 8 from each side. (subtraction prop. of eq. lets us do this)
6x + 8 - 8 = 50 - 8
6x = 42
Now, we must divide each side by 6 to find the value of x.
6x ÷ 6 = 42 ÷ 6
x = 7
