Question

After 19 years, Tina will be 3 times as old as she was 5 years ago. What is her presentage?
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Answer 1

Answer:

17yrs

Step-by-step explanation:

Let tina's present age be x

Then

x+19 = 3(x-5)

x+19 = 3x-15

-2x = -34

x = 17

Therefore present age is 17 yrs

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Answer 2

Answer: 17 years

explanation:

tina's present age be x

x+19 = 3(x-5)

x+19 = 3x-15

-2x = -34

x = 17

Hence present age of Tina is 17 yrs

Verification:

x+19 = 3x-15

17 + 19 = 3 x 17 -15

36        =  36