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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x + 5 = 57 - 26
x = 57 - 26 - 5
x = 26
