Solve 180 = 2x - 214x -79

Evaluate

180 = 2 x - 214 x - 79

Subtract the terms

More Steps

180 = - 212 x - 79

Swap the sides of the equation

- 212 x - 79 = 180

Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign

- 212 x = 180 + 79

Add the numbers

- 212 x = 259

Change the signs on both sides of the equation

212 x = - 259

Divide both sides

\frac{212 x}{212} = \frac{- 259}{212}

Divide the numbers

x = \frac{- 259}{212}

Solution

x = - \frac{259}{212}

Alternative Form

x \approx - 1.221698

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