.25(x-5)=36

Solution for .25(x-5)=36 equation:

Simplifying
0.25(x + -5) = 36

Reorder the terms:
0.25(-5 + x) = 36
(-5 * 0.25 + x * 0.25) = 36
(-1.25 + 0.25x) = 36

Solving
-1.25 + 0.25x = 36

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '1.25' to each side of the equation.
-1.25 + 1.25 + 0.25x = 36 + 1.25

Combine like terms: -1.25 + 1.25 = 0.00
0.00 + 0.25x = 36 + 1.25
0.25x = 36 + 1.25

Combine like terms: 36 + 1.25 = 37.25
0.25x = 37.25

Divide each side by '0.25'.
x = 149

Simplifying
x = 149