72-8x=32-16x

Solution for 72-8x=32-16x equation:

Simplifying
72 + -8x = 32 + -16x

Solving
72 + -8x = 32 + -16x

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '16x' to each side of the equation.
72 + -8x + 16x = 32 + -16x + 16x

Combine like terms: -8x + 16x = 8x
72 + 8x = 32 + -16x + 16x

Combine like terms: -16x + 16x = 0
72 + 8x = 32 + 0
72 + 8x = 32

Add '-72' to each side of the equation.
72 + -72 + 8x = 32 + -72

Combine like terms: 72 + -72 = 0
0 + 8x = 32 + -72
8x = 32 + -72

Combine like terms: 32 + -72 = -40
8x = -40

Divide each side by '8'.
x = -5

Simplifying
x = -5