Answer
The steps are shown below.
Work Step by Step
Write the equation.
$-\frac{1}{2}(5x-8)-1=6$
Add $1$ to each side.
$-\frac{1}{2}(5x-8)=7$
Multiply each side by $-2$.
$5x-8=-14$
Add $8$ to each side.
$5x=-6$
Divide each side by $5$.
$x=-\frac{6}{5}$
