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Solve for x.
X=?
5x-16 x+10

Solve for x. X=? 5x-16 x+10-example-1
User Coenwulf
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Answer:

The answer is x= 31

Explanation:

(5x-16)+ (x+10)= 180 (Linear Pair)

Now, open the brackets

5x-16+x+10= 180

Arrange the like terms together

5x+x-16+10= 180

=> 6x-6= 180

=> 6x= 180+6

=> 6x= 186

=> x= 186/6 = 31

∴x= 31

Hope it helps!!

User Jeffrey Blattman
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Solve for x. X=? 5x-16 x+10-example-1