2x-8=72

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Solution for 2x-8=72 equation: 


Simplifying
2x + -8 = 72

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 2x = 72

Solving
-8 + 2x = 72

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + 2x = 72 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 2x = 72 + 8
2x = 72 + 8

Combine like terms: 72 + 8 = 80
2x = 80

Divide each side by '2'.
x = 40

Simplifying
x = 40

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