Answer: 45 DVDs
Step-by-step explanation:
Assume that the number of DVDs owned by Manuel is x.
In comparison to Manuel therefore, the DVDs owned by Hakeem can be expressed as:
= 3/5 * x - 7
We know that Hakeem owns 20 DVDs so we can use this number to solve for x:
20 = 3/5x - 7
3/5x = 20 + 7
3/5x = 27
x = 27 ÷ 3/5
x = 27 * 5/3
x = 45 DVDs
