What is the solution to the equation -0.2(x-20)=4-x

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Victor Zakharov · Answer 1 · 2019-12-09T07:15:57+0000

Answer:

x=0

Explanation:

-0.2(x-20)=4-x

The first step is to distribute the -.2

-.2 x -.2 * -20 = 4-x

-.2x +4 = 4-x

Add x to each side

x-.2x +4 = 4-x+x

.8x +4 = 4

Subtract 4 from each side

.8x +4-4 = 4-4

.8x=0

Divide by .8

.8x/.8 = 0/.8

x =0