SOLUTION: 5x-6+3x=180

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Question 924575: 5x-6+3x=180
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5x-6%2B3x=180 Start with the given equation.


8x-6=180 Combine like terms on the left side.


8x=180%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


8x=186 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28186%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x.


x=93%2F4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=93%2F4
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