SOLUTION: what is x in this problem 2x+5+9x-1=180

SOLUTION: what is x in this problem 2x+5+9x-1=180

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Question 499867: what is x in this problem 2x+5+9x-1=180
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x +5 +9x -1 = 180
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Collect like terms.
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2x + 9x +5 -1 = 180
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11x +4 = 180
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Subtract 4 from both sides.
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11x = 176
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Divide both sides by 11.
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x = 176/11
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x = 16
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Done.
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