Question

Solve for x

X+(6x-8)+(-2+5x/2) =180

Answer 1

x+6x-8-2+5x/2=180
7x-10+5x/2=180
Add 10 to each side
7x+5x/2=190
Make the denominator the same
14x/2+5x/2=190
Multiply each side by 2
14x+5x=380
19x=380
Decide each side by 19
X=20