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How to do (x-355)+(x)+(80+2x)=2425

How to do (x-355)+(x)+(80+2x)=2425-example-1

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Answer:

x = 675

Explanation:

Collect terms and solve the resulting 2-step linear equation.

(x-355)+(x)+(80+2x)=2425 . . . . . given

4x -275 = 2425 . . . simplify

4x = 2700 . . . . . . . add 275

x = 675 . . . . . . . . . divide by 4

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