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