1.2(b-7)=72

Solution for 1.2(b-7)=72 equation:

Simplifying
1.2(b + -7) = 72

Reorder the terms:
1.2(-7 + b) = 72
(-7 * 1.2 + b * 1.2) = 72
(-8.4 + 1.2b) = 72

Solving
-8.4 + 1.2b = 72

Solving for variable 'b'.

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

Add '8.4' to each side of the equation.
-8.4 + 8.4 + 1.2b = 72 + 8.4

Combine like terms: -8.4 + 8.4 = 0.0
0.0 + 1.2b = 72 + 8.4
1.2b = 72 + 8.4

Combine like terms: 72 + 8.4 = 80.4
1.2b = 80.4

Divide each side by '1.2'.
b = 67

Simplifying
b = 67