Question

2 ) Ketu's mother is 48 years old. She is
3 years older than five times Ketu's
age. Find Ketu's age.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Ketu is presently 9 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Ketu's mother = 48 years old.

She is = 3 years older than five times Ketu's age.

To find :

Ketu's age

Solution :

Let the Ketu's age be x

➙ 48 = 5(x) + 3

➙ 48 = 5x + 3

➙ 5x = 48 - 3

➙ 5x = 45

➙ x = 45/5

➙ x = 9

Ketu = 9 years old.

$\therefore$ Ketu is presently 9 years old.

$\rule{300}{1.5}$

Verification :-

➙ 48 = 5(9) + 3

➙ 48 = 45 + 3

➙ 48 = 48

➙LHS = RHS

$\therefore$ Ketu is presently 9 years old.

Answer 2

For Explanation, Refer the Attachment.

Answer:

Ketu is 9 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Assumed Values =

• Ketu as z

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