Question

After 12 years, I shall be 3 times as old as 1 was 4 years ago. Find my present age.

Answer 1

let present age be x years
x+12=3(x-4)
x+12=3x-12
12+12=3x-x
24=2x
x=12

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

After 12 years, I shall be 3 times as old as 1 was 4 years ago.

To Find :-

The Present Age

Solution :-

Let present age be x years

According to question,

⇒ (x + 12) = 3(x – 4)

⇒ x + 12 = 3x – 12

⇒ 2x = 24

⇒ x = 24/2

⇒ x = 12 years

Present age = 12 years

Hence, the present age is 12 years.