How do you solve \frac { x } { 5} - 6= - 8? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Lumpy D. ยท Stefan V. May 8, 2018 x = -10 Explanation: Add 6 to both sides x/5 = -8 + 6 = -2 Then multiply both sides by 5 x/5 * 5 = -2 * 5 Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation 2x+1=3? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve -m+3=3? How do you solve -5y-9=74? How do you solve 5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}? How do you solve 0.1y + 11 =0? How do you solve \frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 1543 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License