(X-5)*8=72

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Solution for (X-5)*8=72 equation:


Simplifying
(X + -5) * 8 = 72

Reorder the terms:
(-5 + X) * 8 = 72

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
8(-5 + X) = 72
(-5 * 8 + X * 8) = 72
(-40 + 8X) = 72

Solving
-40 + 8X = 72

Solving for variable 'X'.

Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '40' to each side of the equation.
-40 + 40 + 8X = 72 + 40

Combine like terms: -40 + 40 = 0
0 + 8X = 72 + 40
8X = 72 + 40

Combine like terms: 72 + 40 = 112
8X = 112

Divide each side by '8'.
X = 14

Simplifying
X = 14

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