If I have the letter x after a number, what does it mean? Ex. 20x = 5

Saheb Roy asked Aug 8, 2022

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If I have the letter x after a number, what does it mean?

Ex. 20x = 5

Saheb Roy asked Aug 8, 2022

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Answer:

It means that 20 times x is 5

also the answer to that problem (20x=5) is 1/4

Explanation:

20x means

20 * x

and since 20 * x = 5

divide 5 and 20

5/20 = 1/4

Nabeelfarid answered Aug 12, 2022

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