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Popular Word Problems >

Michael is 3 times as old as Brandon. 18 years ago, Michael was 9 times as old as Brandon.How old is Michael now?

Solution

M i c ha e l i s 3 t im es a s o l d a s B r an d o n . 18 ye a rs a g o, M i c ha e l w a s 9 t im es a s o l d a s B r an d o n . Ho w o l d i s M i c ha e l n o w ?

Solution

Michael^{'} s age is : 72

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

3 x - 18 = 9 (x - 18)

Solve for

x, 3 x - 18 = 9 (x - 18) : x = 24

Find Michael's age

: 72

Michael^{'} s age is : 72

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