Question 616323
Find the value of x.

83+60+(x/3 - 11)=360

I checked the answer and it says that it is 171. Please explain to me how to get that answer, because whenever I did it, I would get a different answer. 


{{{83 + 60 + (x/3 - 11) = 360}}}


{{{83 + 60 + x/3 - 11 = 360}}} ----- Signs in parentheses remain unchanged after distribution 


249 + 180 + x - 33 = 1,080 --------- Multiplying through by LCD, 3


x + 396 = 1,080


x = 1,080 - 396


x = {{{highlight_green(684)}}}


Unless you didn't copy the problem correctly, the answer is definitely 684. 


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