Answer :
We start with the equation
[tex]$$
x - 159 = 7.
$$[/tex]
To isolate [tex]$x$[/tex], add [tex]$159$[/tex] to both sides:
[tex]$$
x - 159 + 159 = 7 + 159.
$$[/tex]
This simplifies to
[tex]$$
x = 166.
$$[/tex]
Thus, the solution to the equation is [tex]$x = 166$[/tex].
[tex]$$
x - 159 = 7.
$$[/tex]
To isolate [tex]$x$[/tex], add [tex]$159$[/tex] to both sides:
[tex]$$
x - 159 + 159 = 7 + 159.
$$[/tex]
This simplifies to
[tex]$$
x = 166.
$$[/tex]
Thus, the solution to the equation is [tex]$x = 166$[/tex].