Mistake

Nicol mistake when calculate in school. Instead of add number 20 subtract it.

What is the difference between the result and the right result?

Correct answer:

x =  -40

Step-by-step explanation:

a=n+20 b=n−20  x=b−a=(n−20)−(n+20) x=−2⋅20=−40

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