Answer:
179 = CLXXIX = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 − 1
Explanation:
Numbers close to CLXXIX
Below are the numbers CLXXVI through CLXXXII, which are close to CLXXIX. The right column shows how each roman numeral adds up to the total.
176 = CLXXVI = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1
177 = CLXXVII = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 + 1
178 = CLXXVIII = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 1
179 = CLXXIX = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 − 1
180 = CLXXX = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 10
181 = CLXXXI = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 1
182 = CLXXXII = 100 + 50 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 1 + 1
Symbol Value
I 1
V 5
X 10
L 50
C 100
D 500
M 1000
I hope this helps.