How do you solve #(6x + 4) + ( 12x + 26) = 180#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-09-21T22:36:31

#x = 8 2/3#

Solve for #x#.

#6x + 4 + 12x + 26 = 180#

#18x + 30 = 180#

#18x + 30 - 30 = 180 - 30#

#18x = 150#

#(18x)/18 = 150/18#

#x = 8.3333... = 8 2/3#