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20(20-x)=300 what is x

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

20(20-x)=300

1. Divide both sides by 20.

20(20-x)/20 = 300/20

2. Simplify.

20-x=15

3. Subtract 20 from both sides.

20-x-29=15-20

4. Simplify.

-x=-5

5. Divide both sides by -1.

-x/-1 = -5/-1

6. Simplify.

x=5

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