Solve the following equation. Show all your work. 21.3 = x + 5.1 (2 points)

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To solve the equation, we need to isolate the variable x:

21.3 = x + 5.1

Subtract 5.1 from both sides of the equation:

21.3 - 5.1 = x
16.2 = x

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 16.2.