The difference between 2.4 and a number is 1.61, as shown below. What number should go in the box to complete the subtraction problem? 2.4 minus 0.box 9 equals 1.61

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Answer:

x. = 0.79

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the unknown number be x

[tex]2.4 - x = 1.61[/tex]

Collect like terms and simplify

[tex]2.4 - 1.61 = x \\ 0.79 = x \\ \\ x = 0.79[/tex]

Answer:

0.79

Step-by-step explanation:

2.4 - X = 1.61

2.4 = 1.61 + X

0.79 = X