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I need to solve for x but I don't know how

I need to solve for x but I don't know how-example-1
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Answer:

x=16

Explanation:

first i set up the problem (7x+5)+(5x-17)=180

then i combined like terms 12x-12=180

then i added 12 on both sides 12x=192

finally i divided by 12 on both sides x=16

Hopefully this is correct and helps!!

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