To solve the equation \( 6x - 8 = 52 \), follow these steps:
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Add 8 to both sides of the equation: \[ 6x - 8 + 8 = 52 + 8 \] This simplifies to: \[ 6x = 60 \]
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Divide both sides by 6: \[ \frac{6x}{6} = \frac{60}{6} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 10 \]
The solution to the equation is \( x = 10 \).