what does x equal 0.20x - 0.08(x-10)= 24.80

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0.20x-0.08(x-10)=24.80
distribute the "-.08" to get
0.20x-0.08x+.8=24.80
combine like terms
.12x+.8=24.80
move x to one side and numbers to the other
.12x=24.00
divide by ".12" on both sides to solve for x
x=200
thank you kuroko