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256+14=9x+5\times 8
Multiply 8 and 32 to get 256. Multiply 7 and 2 to get 14.
270=9x+5\times 8
Add 256 and 14 to get 270.
270=9x+40
Multiply 5 and 8 to get 40.
9x+40=270
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
9x=270-40
Subtract 40 from both sides.
9x=230
Subtract 40 from 270 to get 230.
x=\frac{230}{9}
Divide both sides by 9.