Let's solve your equation step-by-step.
7.1
−
x
=
4.9
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
7.1
−
x
=
4.9
7.1
+
−
x
=
4.9
−
x
+
7.1
=
4.9
Step 2: Subtract 7.1 from both sides.
−
x
+
7.1
−
7.1
=
4.9
−
7.1
−
x
=
−
2.2
Step 3: Divide both sides by -1.
−
x
−
1
=
−
2.2
−
1
x
=
2.2