Question

Hakeem subtracted 8 from a number, then multiplied the difference by ​​​4/5. The result was 20. Write and solve an equation to find the number, x.

Answer 1

Answer:

(×-8)5=20

(5×-40)=20

5×(-40+40)=(20+40)

5×=60

5×÷5=60÷5

×=12

Explanation:

Answer 2

×-8)5=20
(5×-40)=20
5×(-40+40)=(20+40)
5×=60
5×÷5=60÷5
×=12