Frame an equation for the given statement: ‘One-fourth of a number is 20 less than the number itself.’

x - 20 = 4

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\frac{x}{4} = x - 20

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\frac{x}{4} - 20 = x

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\frac{x}{4} = 20 - x

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Solution

The correct option is B $\frac{x}{4} = x - 20$
Option (a) is correct

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