X minus 5 plus x equals 79
x minus 5
x - 5
plus x
x - 5 + x
equals 79
x - 5 + x = 79
Group like terms:
(x + x) - 5 = 79
2x - 5 = 79
x minus 5
x - 5
plus x
x - 5 + x
equals 79
x - 5 + x = 79
Group like terms:
(x + x) - 5 = 79
2x - 5 = 79