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 \( x = 2 \).