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5x - 50 + 2x + 80 - x = 180
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS
= 6x + 30 = 180
SUBTRACT 30 to BOTH SIDES
6x + 30 - 30 = 180 - 30
CANCEL out: -30 - 30 because that gives you 0
KEEP: 180 - 30 because it helps solve for the x-value
6x = 180 - 30
180 - 30 = 150
NEW EQUATION: 6x = 150
DIVIDE 6 to BOTH SIDES
6x/6 P 150/6
CANCEL out: 150/6 because that gives you the result of the x-value
x = 150/6
SIMPLIFY IT!
x = 25
Therefore, your answer is: x = 25
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