A few days ago
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math quest?

how to calculate (1-20%)x=36-x?

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A few days ago
Justin B

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20% of what? A percentage means nothing unless it’s a product of another number.

Assuming you mean 20% of 1 (1 minus 20% of itself), then you have:

0.8x = 36 – x

0.8x + x = 36

1.8x = 36

x = 20

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