SOLUTION: I was told to form an equation in x and find out the x in this question: {{{ (x-35)+(x-25)+(x/2 -10)=180 }}}

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Question 1019548: I was told to form an equation in x and find out the x in this question: +%28x-35%29%2B%28x-25%29%2B%28x%2F2+-10%29=180+
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, stanbon:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The grouped expressions have no other factors, so the grouping shows no need to distribute into them.

x-35%2Bx-25%2Bx%2F2-10=180

5x%2F2-70=180

5x%2F2=180%2B70=250

5x=500

x=100

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x-35)+(x-25)+(x/2 -10) = 180
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2.5x -70 = 180
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2.5x = 250
x = 100
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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