x=clem's age now
in 6 years, he will be x+6 years old
that is 5 times as old as 26 years ago or when he was x-26 years old
so
x+6=5(x-26)
distribute the 5
x+6=5x-130
minus x both sides
6=4x-130
add 130 from boths ides
136=4x
divide both sides by 4
34=x
x=34
he is 34 now
