Question

What is x
3x+(2x-12)+40-180

Answer 1

5x-152

Explanation:

3x+(2x-12)+40-180

3x+2x-12+40-180

5x-12+40-180

5x+28-180

5x-152

Answer 2

x = 152/5 or x = 30.4 decimal

Explanation:

Solve for x:

5 x - 152 = 0

Add 152 to both sides:

5 x + (152 - 152) = 152

152 - 152 = 0:

5 x = 152

Divide both sides of 5 x = 152 by 5:

(5 x)/5 = 152/5

5/5 = 1:

Answer: x = 152/5