<PRE><B>Question 114426</B>
{{{16x-9x=16.1}}} Start with the given equation



{{{10(16x-9x)=10(16.1)}}} Multiply both sides by 10 to move the decimal on each number 1 time. This will make every number a whole number.


{{{160x-90x=161}}} Distribute and multiply




{{{70x=161}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{x=(161)/(70)}}} Divide both sides by 70 to isolate x




{{{x=23/10}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=23/10}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=2.3}}} in decimal form)

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