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63 + (2x + 8) + (x + 7) = 180
DROP the PARENTHESES:
63 + 2x + 8 + x + 7 = 180
CONVERT TO:
63 + 2x + 8 + 1x + 7 = 180
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS 1:
71 + 3x + 7 = 180
COMBINE the LIKE TERMS 2:
78 + 3x = 180
3x + 78 = 180
SUBTRACT 78 to BOTH SIDES:
3x + 78 - 78 = 180 - 78
SIMPLIFY IT:
3x = 180 - 78
3x = 102
DIVIDE 3 to BOTH SIDES:
3x/3 = 102/3
SIMPLIFY IT:
x = 102/3
x = 34
Therefore, your answer should be:
x = 34
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