To solve the equation \( 2.9 - x = 14.7 \), follow these steps:
Start by isolating \( x \). You can do this by subtracting \( 2.9 \) from both sides of the equation: \[ -x = 14.7 - 2.9 \]
Calculate \( 14.7 - 2.9 \): \[ 14.7 - 2.9 = 11.8 \]
Now, your equation is: \[ -x = 11.8 \]
Multiply both sides by \(-1\) to solve for \( x \): \[ x = -11.8 \]
So, the solution is \( x = -11.8 \).