To solve the equation \( (39 - x) - 84 = 78 \), follow these steps:
Start with the equation: \[ (39 - x) - 84 = 78 \]
Simplify the left side: \[ 39 - x - 84 = 78 \] This simplifies to: \[ -x - 45 = 78 \]
Next, isolate \( -x \) by adding 45 to both sides: \[ -x = 78 + 45 \] \[ -x = 123 \]
Now, multiply both sides by -1 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = -123 \]
So, the solution to the equation is: \[ x = -123 \]
