When X is subtracted from 20 and the difference is divided by 5, the result is 4. What is the value of X?
When X is subtracted from 20 and the difference is divided by 5, the result is 4. What is the value of X?
Explanation
(20 - X) / 5 = 4
Multiply both sides by 5:
20 - X = 20
Subtract 20 from both sides:
-X = 0
Multiply both sides by -1:
X = 0
So, the value of X is 0.