To solve for \( x \) in the equation:
\[ 20 + \frac{x}{4} = 40 \]
follow these steps:
- Subtract 20 from both sides:
\[ \frac{x}{4} = 40 - 20 \]
\[ \frac{x}{4} = 20 \]
- Multiply both sides by 4 to solve for \( x \):
\[ x = 20 \times 4 \]
\[ x = 80 \]
Thus, the solution is:
\[ \boxed{80} \]
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