(n-8)*9=72

Solution for (n-8)*9=72 equation:

Simplifying
(n + -8) * 9 = 72

Reorder the terms:
(-8 + n) * 9 = 72

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
9(-8 + n) = 72
(-8 * 9 + n * 9) = 72
(-72 + 9n) = 72

Solving
-72 + 9n = 72

Solving for variable 'n'.

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

Add '72' to each side of the equation.
-72 + 72 + 9n = 72 + 72

Combine like terms: -72 + 72 = 0
0 + 9n = 72 + 72
9n = 72 + 72

Combine like terms: 72 + 72 = 144
9n = 144

Divide each side by '9'.
n = 16

Simplifying
n = 16