\[6x-8=7\]
1
Add 88 to both sides.
6x=7+86x=7+8

2
Simplify  7+87+8  to  1515.
6x=156x=15

3
Divide both sides by 66.
x=156x=\frac{15}{6}

4
Simplify  156\frac{15}{6}  to  52\frac{5}{2}.
x=52x=\frac{5}{2}

Done

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