Answer:
x = 21
Explanation:
equation:
⇒ 44 + 6x + 10 = 180
add like terms:
⇒ 44 + 6x + 10 = 180
⇒ 54 + 6x = 180
subtract 54 on both sides
⇒ 54 - 54 + 6x = 180 - 54
⇒ 6x = 126
divide 6 on both sides
⇒
⇒ x = 21
to check:
44 + (6x + 10) = 180
44 + (6 x 21 + 10) = 180
44 + 136 = 180
180 = 180