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Demetrius is 66 years younger than Monique. 5 years ago, Monique's age was 4 times Demetrius's age. How old is Demetrius now?

Solution

De m e t r i u s i s 66 ye a rs yo u n g er t han M o ni q u e . 5 ye a rs a g o, M o ni q u e^{'} s a g e w a s 4 t im es De m e t r i u s^{'} s a g e . Ho w o l d i s De m e t r i u s n o w ?

Solution

Demetrius^{'} s age is : 27

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x + 66 - 5 = 4 (x - 5)

Solve for

x, x + 66 - 5 = 4 (x - 5) : x = 27

Demetrius^{'} s age is : 27

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