Question

After 4 years eldi will be three times the age he had 10 years ago. Using algebra find the age of eldi

Answer 1

Suppose that Eldi has x years old now :

x + 4 = 3 × ( x - 10 )

x + 4 = 3x - 30

Add both sides 30

x + 4 + 30 = 3x - 30 + 30

x + 34 = 3x

Subtract both sides x

x - x + 34 = 3x - x

34 = 2x

2x = 34

Divide both sides by 2

2x ÷ 2 =34 ÷ 2

x = 17

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Thus Eldi is 17 .