Question

in 5 years time Reshma will be three times old as she was 9 years ago.how old is she now.​

Answer 1

Answer:

reshma is 16 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age of Reshma be X years.

Her age after 5 years = X+5

Her age 9 years ago = x-9

A.T.Q

X+5 = 3(x-9)

X+5= 3x- 27

X-3x = -27-5

-2x= -32

2x= 32

X= 32/2= 16

hope this helps you

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Reshma’s present age be R.

R+5 = 3(R-9), or

R+5–3R+27=0, or

-2R+32=0, or

R = 16.

Reshma is 16 years old now.