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22 July, 01:12

What value of x makes the equation true?

-8.6 = - 4.1 + x

A. - 12.7

B. - 4.5

C. 4.5

D. 12.7

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  1. 22 July, 01:13
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    -8.6 = - 4.1 + (-4.5)

    -8.6=-8.6
  2. 22 July, 01:37
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    The answer would be B) - 4.5.

    -8.6 = x - 4.1 (regroup terms)

    -8.6 + 4.1 = x (add 4.1 to both sides)

    -4.5 = x (simplify - 8.6 + 4.1 to - 4.5)

    x = - 4.5 (switch sides)
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