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3 years ago

A wise man once said "500 reduced by twice my age is 394." what is his age?

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2 answers:

jek_recluse [69]3 years ago

7 0

500-2x=394
-500 -500

-2x=-106
<span>
-2x/2=-106/-2
=53 years old.</span>

stich3 [128]3 years ago

5 0

X=the man's age
500-2x=394
-500 -500
-2x=-106
-2x/2=-106/-2
x=53

FINAL ANSWER: 53 years old

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