x = 36.2 .
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Explanation:
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2x - 1 + 3x = 180 ;
Combine the "like terms" on the left-hand side of the equation:
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+2x + 3x = + 5x ;
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And rewrite:
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5x - 1 = 180 ;
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Add "1" to each side of the equation:
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5x - 1 + 1 = 180 + 1 ;
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5x = 181 ;
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Divide EACH SIDE of the equation by "5" ;
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5x / 5 = 181 / 5 ;
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to get:
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x = 36.2 .
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