Answer: x = 50
Step-by-step explanation:
-0.2(x - 20) = 44 - x
-0.2x + 4 = 44 - x (distribute the -0.2)
+ x + x
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0.8x + 4 = 44
- 4 - 4
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0.8x = 40 (divide by 0.8)
x = 50
