SOLUTION: I'm not sure how to solve (x-20)+(x-40)+x=180

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Question 174826: I'm not sure how to solve (x-20)+(x-40)+x=180
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.


Remove the parenthesis.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

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