Question

after 32 years, Rahim will be 5 times as old as he was 8 years ago. how old is Rahim today?

Answer 1

Hey!
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➡Let the present age of Rahim be x years .

According to the given question:
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( x + 32 ) = 5 ( x - 8 )

x + 32 = 5x - 40

x - 5x = -40 - 32

-4x = -72

x = 72/4

x = 18


Hence he is 18 years old at present !!


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Answer 2

Hey mate!!!

Here's your answer!!

✅Let the present age of Rahim be = x

✔Then the age after 32 years = x + 32

✔Also, the age 8 years ago = x - 8

↪Then, ATQ:

$x + 32 = 5(x - 8) \\ = > x + 32 = 5x - 40 \\ = > x - 5x = ( - 40) - 32 \\ = > ( - 4x) = ( - 72 )\\ [( - ) \: sign \: cancel ]\\ = > 4x = 72 \\ \\ = > x = \frac{72}{4} \\ \\ = > x = 18 \: years$


Hope it helps!!