in 7 years from now Ram will be twice as old he was eight years ago how old is he now
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5
Step-by-step explanation:
Ram's present age be x.
In 7 years from now ,his age is x+ 7.
This is twice his age 8 years ago.
Hence
x+7=2(x-8)=2x-16
Rearranging,
2x-x=7+16=23
x= 23. He is 23 years old now.
Let present age of ram is x
According to Question, before 8 years Ram age
Ram age is x-8
After 7 years Ram age
x+ 7 = 2( x- 8)
x+ 7= 2x- 16
16+7 = x
x = 23 years
Ram present age is 23years
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Answer:
x = 23
Step-by-step explanation:
Let Ram's present age be = x
In 7 years = Twice as old as he was 8 years ago
= 2( x - 8 )
Then.
x + 7 = 2( x - 8 )
x+7 = 2x-16
x-2x = -16-7
-x = -23
x = 23
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