Question

How do you solve x+(2x + 40) + (3x - 50) = 15002

Answer 1

First, combine like terms by combining the variables and constants. Then use properties of equality to isolate the variable and find the value for x.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

1. Take away the parentheses. x+2x+40+3x-50=15002

2. Add the X’s together.
x+2x+3x= 6x —> 6x+40-50=15002

3. Subtract 50 from 40.
40-50= -10 —> 6x-10=15002

4. Move -10 to the right hand side to make it positive.
6x=15002+10

5. Add 15002 and 10 together.
6x=15012

6. Divide 15012 by 6. Which makes the answer X=2502