Question

After 16 years, Salma will be three times as old as she is now. find her present age.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let, the present age of Salma = x years.

After 16 years, Salma's age = (x + 16) years

A/Q,

(x + 16) years = 3x years.

x - 3x = - 16 .

- 2x = - 16 .

x = - 16/-2

x = 8

hence, the present age of Salma = 8 years.

Answer 2

Answer:

Present age;4yrs

Explanation:

Let Her present age be x

After 16yrs her age will be-x+16

Thus; 3x=x+16

3x+x=16

4x=16

x=16÷4

x=4

Her present age is 4