Answer :

ANSWER

C. 25

EXPLANATION

The given equation is

[tex] \frac{1}{5} (x + 20) = - x + 14 + \frac{4}{5} x[/tex]

Multiply through by 5:

[tex]5 \times \frac{1}{5} (x + 20) = - x \times 5 + 14 \times 5 + \frac{4}{5} x \times 5[/tex]

Simplify:

[tex] x + 20= -5 x +70 + 4x[/tex]

Group similar terms:

[tex] {x} + 5x - 4x = 70 - 20[/tex]

Combine like terms:

[tex]2x = 50[/tex]

Divide through by 2

[tex]x = 25[/tex]

The correct choice is C.

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