Question

Solve for x.

x + 2.6 = 1.7

Answer 1

x + 2.6 = 1.7
x = 1.7 - 2.6
x = -0.9

Answer 2

x = -0.9

Explanation:

We must isolate the x variable. We can do this by subtracting 2.6 from both sides.

x + 2.6 - 2.6 = 1.7 - 2.6

x + 0 = -0.9

x = -0.9

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