Question

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

Answer 1

500-2x=394
-500       -500

-2x=-106

-2x/2=-106/-2
       =53 years old.

Answer 2

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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