Question

How to solve (2x+17)+(7x-13)=180 !?

Answer 1

I would start by simplyfing the left hand side.

Answer 2

yeah but i cant do it right. i tried and ended up with the wrong answer.. :\

Answer 3

Alright, lets do it step by step. What did you get when you simplified the left hand side?

Answer 4

9x+17-13

Answer 5

Allright, we can simplify the "17-13 part" .

Answer 6

9x + 4 = 180
9x=176
x= 19.5

Answer 7

19.6 actually but that's correct.

Answer 8

my options are
29.3
14.3
6
15

Answer 9

Then you need to talk to your teacher because the answers are incorrect.

Answer 10

Besides, if you substitute those for x none of them work.

Answer 11

Yep, none of those answers are correct.

Answer 12

Okay thanks :)

Answer 13

Welcome :) .