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65+56+6x-1=180

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Explanation:

65 + 56 + 6x - 1 = 180 original equation

120 + 6x = 180 combine like terms

6x = 60 subtract 120 both sides

x = 10 divide by 6 on both sides

CHECK YOUR WORK:

65 + 56 + 6 (10) - 1 = 180

121 + 60 - 1 = 180

181 - 1 = 180

x = 10

User Nick Desjardins
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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

65+56+6x-1=180

= 121 + 6x - 1 = 180

-121 -121

= 6x - 1 = 59

+1 +1

= 6x = 60

/6 /6

x = 10

Check My Work:

65+56+60-1=180

121+60-1=180

120+60=180

180=180

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