Isolate the variable x: Isolate the variable x on one side of the equation.We start with the equation 4x+8=7.2+5x.Subtract 4x from both sides to move the x terms to one side.4x+8−4x=7.2+5x−4xThis simplifies to 8=7.2+x.
Subtract 4x from both sides: Isolate x completely.Now subtract 7.2 from both sides to solve for x.8−7.2=7.2+x−7.2This simplifies to 0.8=x.
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