What is the value of x

in the equation x + 0.97 = −2
?(1 point)

1 answer

To solve the equation \( x + 0.97 = -2 \), you need to isolate \( x \).

Subtract \( 0.97 \) from both sides of the equation:

\[ x = -2 - 0.97 \]

Calculating the right side:

\[ x = -2.97 \]

So, the value of \( x \) is \(-2.97\).