Question

A wise man said "200 reduced by twice my age is 32" What is his age?
please give a step by step explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

Man present age = x

According to Questions,

200 reduced by twice my age is 32

i.e.200-2x = 32

168 = 2x

x = 168/2

x = 84

The present age of man is 84

We Verify that whether the value of x is 84 or not by putting this value in 200-2x=32

200 - 2(84) = 32

200-168 = 32

32 = 32

It means the value of x = 84 is correct.

Answer 2

Answer:

the age of the wise man = 79 years

Step-by-step explanation:

let the age be x

200 - (2x) = 42

200 - 42 = 2x

158/2 = 2x/2

x = 79 he is 79 years old

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