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27x + 30x - 17x =400 + 80
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User Shaye
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Answer: X = 12

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

27x+30x−17x=400+80

27x+30x+−17x=400+80

(27x+30x+−17x)=(400+80)(Combine Like Terms)

40x=480

40x=480

Step 2: Divide both sides by 40.

40x

40

=

480

40

x=12

Answer:

x=12

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