The equation appears to be a typo and likely intended to be 2x - 1.6 = 5.4 or 2x - 16 = 54.
Assuming 2x - 1.6 = 5.4:
- Add 1.6 to both sides: 2x = 5.4 + 1.6
- Simplify: 2x = 7
- Divide by 2: x = 3.5
Assuming 2x - 16 = 54:
- Add 16 to both sides: 2x = 54 + 16
- Simplify: 2x = 70
- Divide by 2: x = 35