Question

X+5 = 57-26 Solve for x!!

Answer 1

First, we must subtract

57

-

26

______

31

Second, we isolate the variable!

X + 0 = 31 - 5

X+0 = 26

X=26

Finally,Plug it in

26 + 5 = 57 - 26

26 + 5 = 31

31 = 31

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Answer 2

x + 5 = 57 - 26

x = 57 - 26 - 5

x = 26