Question

`x + (x + 2) + 6x + 10) = 360`
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Answer 1

x = 43.5

Explanation:

Given

x + (x + 2) + (6x + 10) = 360 ← distribute parenthesis by 1

x + x + 2 + 6x + 10 = 360, that is

8x + 12 = 360 ( subtract 12 from both sides )

8x = 348 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x = 43.5

Answer 2

The answer is 87/2 or 43.5

Explanation:

x + (x + 2) + 6x + 10) = 360

x + x + 2 + 6x + 10 = 360

8x + 12 = 360

8x = 348

x = 43.5