26х-6=8х-42

To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x.

Given equation: 26x - 6 = 8x - 42

First, we want to get all the terms with x on one side of the equation.

26x - 6 = 8x - 42 Subtract 8x from both sides: 26x - 8x - 6 = 8x - 8x - 42 18x - 6 = -42

Next, we want to isolate x by getting rid of the constant term on the side with the x terms.

Add 6 to both sides: 18x - 6 + 6 = -42 + 6 18x = -36

Now, divide by 18 to solve for x: x = -36 / 18 x = -2

Therefore, the solution to the equation 26x - 6 = 8x - 42 is x = -2.