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Find the x if the sum of three numbers is 180 and the numbers are 45,68,(3x+16)​

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Answer:

x = 17

Explanation:


45 + 68 + (3x+16) = 180 \\ \\ 113 + 3x + 16 = 180 \\ \\ 129 + 3x = 180 \\ \\ 3x = 180 - 129 \\ \\ 3x = 51 \\ \\ x = (51)/(3) \\ \\ x = 17

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