What is #x# in the equation #(x + 6) + 2(2-4) = 180# ?

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Answer 1 · 2018-05-28T07:08:26

#x=178#

Open the brackets first:

#(x+6)+2(2-4)=180#

#(x+6)+2(-2) = 180#

#(x+6) -4 = 180#

#x+(6-4) = 180#

#x+2 = 180#

#x =180-2#

#x=178#

Check the answer:

#(178+6) + 2(2-4)#
#184 +2(-2)#
#184-4 = 180#