SOLUTION: If thrice of Aman's age 6 years ago be subtracted from twice his present age the result would be equal to his present age. Find Aman's present age.

Question 1045434: If thrice of Aman's age 6 years ago be subtracted from twice his present age the result would be equal to his present age.
Find Aman's present age.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, advanced_Learner:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If thrice of Aman's age 6 years ago be subtracted from twice his present age the result would be equal to his present age.
Find Aman's present age.
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Equation:
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2a - 3(a-6) = a
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2a - 3a + 18 = a
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2a = 18
a = 9 yrs (Aman's age now)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by advanced_Learner(501) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-3(x-6)=x
x=9
check
present age 9
twice present age 18
6 years ago 3
thrice 6 years 9
18-9=9
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