Question

Bala’s aunt’s age is 17 years more than twice Bala’s age. Find Bala’s age if his aunt is 31 years old.

Answer 1

Answer:

14 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Let’s count Bala’s age as x

The formula will be ..

x + 17 = 31

x = 31 - 17

x = 14

Hence, Bala’s age is 14.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Bala is 7 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Bala's age be x years.

2x + 17 = 31

2x = 31 - 17

2x = 14

∴ x = $\frac{14}{2}$

x = 7