Answer:
x+1
Step-by-step explanation:
1.) -2(-x-1)-(x+1)
2.) -2(-x-1) = 2x+2
3.) 2x+2-(x+1)
4.) -(x+1) = -x-1
5.) 2x+2-x-1 = x+1
ANSWER: x+1
X=17
7x-1+5x-23=180
12x-24=180
12x=204
x=17
189 minus 136 equals 53 so the answer is 53 dollars