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If the expression (2x + 10) and the expression (4x + 20) sum to 180, what is the value
of x?

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(2x + 10) + (4x + 20) = 180 \\ 2x + 10 + 4x + 20 = 180 \\ 6x + 30 = 180 \\ 6x = 180 - 30 \\ 6x = 150 \\ x = (150)/(6) = 25

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