1.25(x+72)=96

Solution for 1.25(x+72)=96 equation:

Simplifying
1.25(x + 72) = 96

Reorder the terms:
1.25(72 + x) = 96
(72 * 1.25 + x * 1.25) = 96
(90 + 1.25x) = 96

Solving
90 + 1.25x = 96

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-90' to each side of the equation.
90 + -90 + 1.25x = 96 + -90

Combine like terms: 90 + -90 = 0
0 + 1.25x = 96 + -90
1.25x = 96 + -90

Combine like terms: 96 + -90 = 6
1.25x = 6

Divide each side by '1.25'.
x = 4.8

Simplifying
x = 4.8