If 130 = 7+20x+3, find the value of x

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To solve the equation \(130 = 7 + 20x + 3\), we can start by simplifying the right-hand side.

First, combine the constants:

\[ 7 + 3 = 10 \]

Now, substitute that back into the equation:

\[ 130 = 10 + 20x \]

Next, subtract 10 from both sides of the equation:

\[ 130 - 10 = 20x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ 120 = 20x \]

Now, divide both sides by 20 to solve for \(x\):

\[ x = \frac{120}{20} = 6 \]

Thus, the value of \(x\) is:

\[ \boxed{6} \]