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-0.2(x-20)=44-x Please i really need help. and please add an explanation if u want to.

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Answer: x = 50

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

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