Answer:
x = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
Since the terns form an arithmetic progression then they have a common difference d , that is
a₂ - a₁ = a₃ - a₂
x - 8 = 20 - x ( add x to both sides )
2x - 8 = 20 ( add 8 to both sides )
2x = 28 ( divide both sides by 2 )
x = 14