I am stuck and don't know how to go any further. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

2x + 7x = 180

Try combining the common terms, then divide both sides by an appropate number.

Try combining the common terms, then divide both sides by an appropate number.

Thanks - that is a duh on my part. I am trying to help my daughter and it had been toooooo long. That is what we needed - thanks!

the x=20...

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2+7=9
9x=180
x=180/9
x=20