Answer:
see the explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
n ----> the number of boxes needed
we know that
The number of boxes needed (n) multiplied by the number of books in each box (20 books) must be equal to the total books Devon has (80 books)
so
The linear equation that represent this situation is
[tex]20n=80[/tex]
Solve for n
Divide by 20 both sides
[tex]n=80/20[/tex]
[tex]n=4[/tex]
therefore
The number of boxes needed are 4