Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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8. An Introduction to Equations
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Exercise 36 Page 56

20 times what number equals 100?

5

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Consider the given equation. 20a=100In order to solve this equation using mental math, we want to think about what it means in words. 20 a = 100 20times a number equals 100 We know that 20 times 5 equals 100. Therefore, a=5. Let's now check our solution.

20a? =100
20( 5)? =100
100=100 ✓