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Which is the solution to the equation 0.5 x + 4.2 = 5.9? Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

0.9
3.4
5.1
20.2

User Amaala
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3.4 Because if you do 0.5x3.4+4.2 you get 5.9
User Mackenir
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Answer:

3.4

Explanation:

3.4 multiplied by half is 1.7 and 1.7 + 4.2 = 5.9

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