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Solve the equation.

(10x + 5) + (6x − 1) = 180

A. 9
B. 11
C. 17
D. 23

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10 timea 5 is 50 6 take away 1 is 5 50 take away 5 is 45 71 take away 45 is 26 take away 3 is 23. So D is your answer
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(10x+5) + (6x-1)=180
10x+5+6x-1=180
16x+4=180
16x+4=180
16x=180-4
16x=178
x=11
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