5(x-8)=x-16

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Solution for 5(x-8)=x-16 equation:


5(x-8)=x-16

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5(x-8)=x-16

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(+5x-40)=x-16

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5x-40=+x-16

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+5x-1x=-16+40

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
+4x=+24

We divide both sides of the equation by 4 to get x. 
x=6

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