9(x+6)=72

To solve the equation \( 9(x + 6) = 72 \), follow these steps:

1. Divide both sides by 9: \[ x + 6 = \frac{72}{9} \] \[ x + 6 = 8 \]

2. Subtract 6 from both sides: \[ x = 8 - 6 \] \[ x = 2 \]

So, the solution is \( x = 2 \).