Question

after 12 years i shall be 3times as old as i was 4 years ago find my present age.

Answer 1

=> 3(12+x) = x-4

=> 36+x = x-4

=> 36+4 = 2x

=> 40 = 2x

=> 20 = x

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Answer 2

Answer: 12 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let my present age be x

After 12 years = x+ 12

4 years ago = x-4

According to the question...

(x+12) = 3(x-4)

=> 3x-12 = x + 13

=> 3x - x = 12 + 12

=> 2x = 24

=> x = 12 (answer)