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Which step could be used to solve x 3. 6 = negative 1. 7 for x in one step? Select two options. Add 3. 6 to both sides. Add Negative 3. 6 to both sides. Add 1. 7 to both sides. Add Negative 1. 7 to both sides. Subtract 3. 6 from both sides.

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The steps which could be used to solve x  are add negative 3. 6 to both sides and subtract 3. 6 from both sides.

What is the property of equality?

Property of equality says that by performing any mathematical operation, of both sides of a expression does not change the original value of the equation.

The expression given in the problem is,

[tex]x +3.6 = -1.7[/tex]

To isolate the terms x, add Negative 3. 6 to both sides as,

[tex]x +3.6+(-3.6) = -1.7+(-3.6)\\x=-1.7-3.6\\x=5.3[/tex]

Thus, by adding negative 3. 6 to both sides, the problem can be solved.

Instead of adding negative 3.6, subtract 3.6 from both sides in the given equation can also be work and give same result as,

[tex]x +3.6-3.6 = -1.7-3.6\\x=5.3[/tex]

Thus, a step which could be used to solve x add negative 3. 6 to both sides and subtract 3. 6 from both sides.

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