Question

How do you solve `1.7+ x = 6.4`?

Answer 1

Subtract `color(red)(1.7)` from each side of the equation to solve for `x` while keeping the equation balanced:

`1.7 - color(red)(1.7) + x = 6.4 - color(red)(1.7)`

#0 + x = 4.7

`x = 4.7`