SOLUTION: Solve. A number x decreased by 20% is equal to 16

SOLUTION: Solve. A number x decreased by 20% is equal to 16

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Question 358265: Solve.
A number x decreased by 20% is equal to 16
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 20.
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