Question

1. -10 = \frac{x - 6}{8}

Explanation:

Step1: Eliminate denominator (multiply by 8)

$$-10 \times 8 = \frac{x-6}{8} \times 8$$
$$-80 = x - 6$$

Step2: Isolate x (add 6 to both sides)

$$-80 + 6 = x - 6 + 6$$
$$-74 = x$$

Answer:

$x = -74$