Question

How do you solve `11.2+ x - 8.5= 2.8`?

Answer 1

`x=0.1`

Explanation:

Start by combining like terms on the left side

`11.2+x-8.5=11.2-8.5+x=2.7+x`

Then you have a 1 step equation:

`x+2.7=2.8`

Subtract 2.7 on both sides to get x by itself

`x=0.1`