2 + 3.3x – 1.7 = 5.25

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To solve the equation \( 2 + 3.3x - 1.7 = 5.25 \), first simplify the left side:

\[ 2 - 1.7 = 0.3 \]

Now the equation can be rewritten as:

\[ 0.3 + 3.3x = 5.25 \]

Next, subtract \( 0.3 \) from both sides:

\[ 3.3x = 5.25 - 0.3 \]

Calculating the right side gives:

\[ 5.25 - 0.3 = 4.95 \]

So the equation becomes:

\[ 3.3x = 4.95 \]

Now, divide both sides by \( 3.3 \):

\[ x = \frac{4.95}{3.3} \]

Calculating the division:

\[ x \approx 1.5 \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ x \approx 1.5 \]