1) x + 84 - 99 = 25 Combine like terms: x - 15 = 25 Add 15 to both sides: x = 40
2) 64 - (x - 29) = 28 Distribute the negative sign: 64 - x + 29 = 28 Combine like terms: 93 - x = 28 Subtract 93 from both sides: -x = -65 Divide by -1 to solve for x: x = 65
1) x + 84 - 99 = 25
Combine like terms: x - 15 = 25
Add 15 to both sides: x = 40
2) 64 - (x - 29) = 28
Distribute the negative sign: 64 - x + 29 = 28
Combine like terms: 93 - x = 28
Subtract 93 from both sides: -x = -65
Divide by -1 to solve for x: x = 65