Problem

\( 2 x+(3 x+8)+(3 x-4)=180 \)

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Answer

Divide by 8: \(x = 22\)

Steps

Step 1 :\(2x + (3x + 8) + (3x - 4) = 180\)

Step 2 :Combine like terms: \(2x + 3x + 3x + 8 - 4 = 8x + 4\)

Step 3 :Set up equation: \(8x + 4 = 180\)

Step 4 :Subtract 4 from both sides: \(8x = 176\)

Step 5 :Divide by 8: \(x = 22\)

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