7x+9x+32=272

To solve the equation \( 7x + 9x + 32 = 272 \), you can follow these steps: 1. Combine like terms on the left side of the equation: \[ (7x + 9x) + 32 = 272 \] \[ 16x + 32 = 272 \] 2. Subtract 32 from both sides to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 16x + 32 - 32 = 272 - 32 \] \[ 16x = 240 \] 3. Divide both sides by 16 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{240}{16} \] \[ x = 15 \] Thus, the solution to the equation is \( x = 15 \).