Question

8x-9+53=180 solve for x

Answer 1

x=17

Explanation:

1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

8x−9+53=180

8x+−9+53=180

(8x)+(−9+53)=180(Combine Like Terms)

8x+44=180

8x+44=180

2: Subtract 44 from both sides.

8x+44−44=180−44

8x=136

3: Divide both sides by 8.

(8x=136 )/8

x=17