In 16years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now. How old is he right now?
2 answers:
Answer:
8 years old is he right now.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the present age of Ben be x.
As per the statement:
After 16 years.
Age of Ben will be = x + 16
In 16 years, Ben will be 3 times as old as he is right now.
⇒
Subtract x from both sides we have;
Divide both sides by 2 we have;
8 = x
or
x = 8 years
Therefore, 8 years old is he right now.
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