What number should be added to both sides of the equation x − 78 = −5

Question

to find the value of x
?(1 point)

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x - 78 = -5 \), you want to isolate \( x \). One way to do this is by adding 78 to both sides of the equation.

So, you should add \( 78 \) to both sides:

\[ x - 78 + 78 = -5 + 78 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ x = 73 \]

Therefore, the number that should be added to both sides of the equation is \( 78 \).