Question

What value will make the equation true?

Answer 1

-.6

Explanation:

-2.1 - x = -1 1/2

Change the fraction to a decimal

-2.1 -x = - 1.5

Add 2.1 to each side

-2.1 -x+2.1 = -1.5 +2.1

-x = .6

Multiply each side by -1

x = -.6