2 years ago

A wise man once said, "200 reduced by twice my age is 60." What is his age?

2 answers:

7 0

Answer: 42 ?

Step-by-step explanation:

Likurg_2 [28]2 years ago

4 0

Answer:

70 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets say this man’s age is x

200- 2x= 60

2x=140

x=70

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Arisa [49]

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