(x-5)8=72

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