5x-8=-72

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Solution for 5x-8=-72 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -8 = -72

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5x = -72

Solving
-8 + 5x = -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 + 5x = -72 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 5x = -72 + 8
5x = -72 + 8

Combine like terms: -72 + 8 = -64
5x = -64

Divide each side by '5'.
x = -12.8

Simplifying
x = -12.8

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