SOLUTION: One-fifth of a number, subtracted from 20, is the same as one-fourth of 32. What is the number?

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Question 300419: One-fifth of a number, subtracted from 20, is the same as one-fourth
of 32.
What is the number?
Answer by missgigid(8) About Me  (Show Source):
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20 - 1/5x = 1/4(32)
20 - 1/5x = 8
20-20-1/5x= 8 - 20
-1/5x = -12
-1/5x(-5) = -12(-5)
x = 60
20 - 1/5x = 1/4(32)
20 - 1/5(60) = 8
20 - 12 = 8
8 = 8