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Popular Word Problems >

alan is 5 times the age of his son tom. in 6 years he will be 3 times the age of tom. How old is alan now

Solution

a l an i s 5 t im es t h e a g e o f hi s so n t o m . in 6 ye a rs h e w i ll b e 3 t im es t h e a g e o f t o m . Ho w o l d i s a l an n o w

Solution

Alan^{'} s age is : 30

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

5 x + 6 = 3 (x + 6)

Solve for

x, 5 x + 6 = 3 (x + 6) : x = 6

Find Alan's age

: 30

Alan^{'} s age is : 30

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