SOLUTION: 5x+3+x-3=180 whats the value of x?

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Question 415875: 5x+3+x-3=180 whats the value of x?
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x%2B3%2Bx-3=180 Start with the given equation.


6x=180 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28180%29%2F%286%29 Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x.


x=30 Reduce.


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So the answer is x=30


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Answer by annika21(5) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+3+x-3=180 whats the value of x?
5x+1x+3-3= 180
6x+0=180
180-0=180 (brought 0 to other side)
180/6x=
x=30