Question

help me with solving for x please

Answer 1

we can only add like terms, so if we want to find the term with x we will add 8x + 4x

This will give us 12x

We then want to add our constants, or “normal” numbers, which means we will add -3+3 which will give us 0

so our simplified will be 12x + 0 = 180

(For just this question it will be 12)

Answer 2

Hey there!

8x - 3 + 4x + 3 = 180°

COMBINE the LIKE TERMS

(8x + 4x) - (3 + 3) = 180°

8x + 4x - 3 + 3 = 180°

12x + 0 = 180°

12x = 180°

DIVIDE 12 to BOTH SIDES

12x/12 = 180/12

CANCEL out: 12/12 because that gives you 1

KEEP: 180/12 because it helps solve for the x-value

NEW EQUATION: x = 180/12

SIMPLIFY IT!

x = 15

Therefore, your overall answer is: x = 15

The answer to your given question is:

12x + 0 = 180

Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!

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