Question

-16x +13 + -20x + 23 = 180

Can’t figure this outtt omg

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

-16x +13 + -20x + 23 = 180

(-16x -20x) + (23 +13) = 180 [Combine like terms]

(-36x) + (36) = 180 [Simplify]

(-36x) + (36) - 36 = 180 - 36 [Subtract 36 from both sides]

-36x = 144 [Simplify]

x = 144/(-36) [Divide both sides by - 36]

x = -4 Answer

CHECK

Does -16x +13 + -20x + 23 equal 180 if x = -4?

-16(-4) +13 + -20(-4) + 23 = ?

64 + 13 + 80 + 23 = 180 ? YES

x = -4