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X - 18 = 20 one step equations

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X = 38

Explanation:

X-18 = 20

we move the constants (numbers) to one side and keep the variable, unknown on the other side

X= 20+18 (we change the sign whenever we move something to the opposite side)

x= 38

User Miguel Garrido
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Answer: the answer is x=38

Explanation:

X-18=20 we see that 18 is being SUBTRACTED from the x which means we have to do the opposite of subtraction is addition so 20+18=38

To check: you can plug 38 for x and subtract it from 18

Demonstration: 38-18=20

User Michael Reneer
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