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23 July, 08:47

How old am I if 500 reduced by 3 times my age is 278?

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  1. 23 July, 12:10
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    Let your age = X

    Now you have 500 - 3x = 278

    Subtract 500 from each side:

    -3x = - 222

    Divide both sides by - 3:

    x = - 222 / - 3

    x = 74

    You are 74 years old.
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