step 1 It is given x minus 2 .9 equals to 13 .4 to simplify this add 2 .9 both side so x minus 2 .9 plu

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Solve. $$ x-2.9=13.4 $$

Name: Problem 17, Chapter 1: Intermediate Algebra : Concepts and Applications
Uploaded: 2020-07-08T17:24:17-08:00
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   Solve.
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x-2.9=13.4
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Intermediate Algebra : Concepts and Applications

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 10th Edition

Chapter 1, Problem 17

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Solved by Expert Ankit Gupta

07/08/2020

Step 1

9 = 13.4$. To isolate $x$, we need to get rid of the $-2.9$ on the left side of the equation. Show more…

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