Question

What is the answer to 2x -1 + x + x + 1= 180

Answer 1

The answer is x equals 45

Answer 2

2x -1 + x + x + 1= 180

2x+x+x-1+1=180 ( combine like terms)

2x+2x-1+1=180

-1+1=0

2x+2x+0=180

4x+0=180

4x=180

divide both sides by 4 to get x by itself

4x/4=180/4

x=180/4

Answer: x=45