Solve the following equation
x+72=4x
Solve for x
x + 72 = 4x
Group our variables x and 4x subtract 4x from both sides
x + 72 - 4x = 4x - 4x
-3x + 72 = 0
Group our constants 72 and 0. subtract 72 from both sides
-3x + 72 - 72 = 0 - 72
-3x = -72
x = 24
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