Question

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

Answer 1

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Here's your answer ii

Let the present age be x
Then after 12 years=3times as old as four years ago
x+12=3(x-4)
x+12=3x-12
12+12=3x-x
24=2x
12=x
Present age is 12 years


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Answer 2

x+12=3x-12
2x=24
x=12years