5x-8=172

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Solution for 5x-8=172 equation: 


Simplifying
5x + -8 = 172

Reorder the terms:
-8 + 5x = 172

Solving
-8 + 5x = 172

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 = 172 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + 5x = 172 + 8
5x = 172 + 8

Combine like terms: 172 + 8 = 180
5x = 180

Divide each side by '5'.
x = 36

Simplifying
x = 36

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