Create an equation to move the ship we have X plus -66.8 equals -53.1 what would the answer be for -53.1+ what equals what?

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To solve for \( X \) in the equation \( X - 66.8 = -53.1 \), we can isolate \( X \) by adding \( 66.8 \) to both sides of the equation.

The steps are as follows:

  1. Start with the equation: \[ X - 66.8 = -53.1 \]

  2. Add \( 66.8 \) to both sides: \[ X - 66.8 + 66.8 = -53.1 + 66.8 \]

  3. This simplifies to: \[ X = -53.1 + 66.8 \]

  4. Now, calculate the right side: \[ -53.1 + 66.8 = 13.7 \]

So, the value of \( X \) is \( 13.7 \).

Putting this in the form of your requested equation: \[ -53.1 + 66.8 = 13.7 \]

Thus, if you're looking for what would add to \(-53.1\) to get to \(X\), it would be \(66.8\).