Question

After 3 years, i'll be 5 times as old as i was 9 years ago. Find my present age​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the present age be x

age after three years be  x + 3

age nine years ago be  x - 9

A/Q

[x+3] =5[x-9]

x+3 = 5x -45

3 + 45 = 5x -x

48 = 4x

or 4x =48

x = 12

hence the present age is 12yrs

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