Answer:
79 years old
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's say your age is x.
The problem says "500 reduced by 4 times my age is 184", so we convert this to math:
- "4 times my age" ⇒ 4 * x = 4x
- "500 reduced by" ⇒ 500 - (something)
- "500 reduced by 4 times my age" ⇒ 500 - 4x
- "is 184" ⇒ = 184
- "500 reduced by 4 times my age is 184" ⇒ 500 - 4x = 184
Now, we simply solve for x:
500 - 4x = 184
4x = 500 - 184 = 316
x = 79
Thus, you are 79 years old.
Hope this helps!
