To solve the equation:
5x - 20 + x + 26 = 180
We can simplify by combining like terms:
6x + 6 = 180
Next, we isolate the variable term on one side of the equation by subtracting 6 from both sides:
6x = 174
Finally, we solve for x by dividing both sides by 6:
x = 29
Therefore, the solution for the equation 5x - 20 + x + 26 = 180 is x = 29.