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Solve for x. 4(5x - 20) = -20 Enter your answer in the box. PLEASE HELP!

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4(5x − 20)=−20

4(5x − 20)=−20Step 1: Simplify(4)(5x)+(4)(−20)=−2020x+−80=−2020x−80=−20Step 2: Add 80 to both sides.20x−80+80=−20+8020x=60Step 3: Divide both sides by 20.20x/20=60/20x=3Answer:x=3

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User Adam Ness
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20x - 80 = -20
20x = 60
x = 3
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