(1/5)(x-8)=x-16

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Solution for (1/5)(x-8)=x-16 equation:


(1/5)(x-8)=x-16

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
(1/5)*(x-8)=x-16

Simplifying:
( + 0.2)*(x-8)=x-16

Reorder the terms in parentheses
multiplication of parentheses
( + 0.2x-1.6)=x-16



Remove unnecessary parentheses
 + 0.2x-1.6=x-16

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
 + 0.2x-1x=-16+1.6

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-0.8x=-14.4

We divide both sides of the equation by -0.8 to get x. 
x=18

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