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Ishaan is 2 times as old as Christopher. 35 years ago, Ishaan was 7 times as old as Christopher. How old is Ishaan

Solution

I s haan i s 2 t im es a s o l d a s C h r i s t o p h er . 35 ye a rs a g o, I s haan w a s 7 t im es a s o l d a s C h r i s t o p h er . Ho w o l d i s I s haan

Solution

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 84

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

2 x - 35 = 7 (x - 35)

Solve for

x, 2 x - 35 = 7 (x - 35) : x = 42

Find Ishaan's age

: 84

Ishaan^{'} s age is : 84

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