Question 82948
Eight less than six times a number is 104. Find the number.

1- Let x be the number.

2- Eight less than that number can be expressed as x-8.

3- Eight less than six times a number is 104 can be expressed as 6x-8=104.

4- Solve the equation for x to find the number.
   6x-8   = 104
   6x-8+8 = 104+8
   6x     = 112
   x      = 56/3