Hi

Jim is 4 times as old as his daughter is now

Let x and 4x represent the daughter's and Jim's age NOW

Question states*** 7yrs ago...

 4x-7 = 11(x-7)

Solving for x

  70 = 7x

   x = 10, duaghter's age NOW.  Jim is now 40.



CHECKING our Answer***7yrs ago...

   33 = 11*3

 

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