Question

Solve the​ equation, and check your solution.
x minus 2.1
equals
6.5
x minus 2.1 plus​___
equals
6.5plus​___
x
equals
​___
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Part 1
Complete the solution using inverse relationships.
x minus 2.1
equals
6.5
x minus 2.1 plus nothing
  
equals
6.5plus
  
enter your response here
x
equals
  
enter your response here
​(Type whole numbers or​ decimals.)
Solve the equation, and check your solution.Solve the equation, and check your solution.Solve the equation, and check your solution.

Answer 1

x − 2.1 = 6.5

Add 2.1 to both sides:
x − 2.1 + 2.1 = 6.5 + 2.1

So x = 8.6.

Check: 8.6 − 2.1 = 6.5, so the solution x = 8.6 is correct.