x-5x(8)=72

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Solution for x-5x(8)=72 equation:


x-5x(8)=72

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
x-5x(8)=72

Reorder the terms in parentheses
x+(-40x)=72

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+x-40x=+72

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+1x-40x=+72

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-39x=+72

We divide both sides of the equation by -39 to get x. 
x=-1.84615384615

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