To determine how many more games Aditi needs to win to achieve an 80% winning record, let's define:
- Let \( x \) be the number of additional games Aditi wins.
- Currently, Aditi has won 12 games and played a total of 20 games.
After winning \( x \) more games, her total number of wins will be \( 12 + x \) and her total number of games played will be \( 20 + x \).
We want Aditi's winning percentage to be 80%, which can be set up in the following equation:
\[ \frac{12 + x}{20 + x} = 0.80 \]
Now, we solve for \( x \):
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Multiply both sides by \( 20 + x \) to eliminate the fraction: \[ 12 + x = 0.80(20 + x) \]
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Distribute \( 0.80 \): \[ 12 + x = 16 + 0.80x \]
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Rearranging the equation gives: \[ 12 + x - 0.80x = 16 \]
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Combine like terms: \[ 12 + 0.20x = 16 \]
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Subtract 12 from both sides: \[ 0.20x = 4 \]
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Divide both sides by 0.20: \[ x = \frac{4}{0.20} = 20 \]
So, Aditi would need to win 20 more games to have an 80% winning record.
The linear equation that models this situation is:
\[ 12 + x = 0.80(20 + x) \]