SOLUTION: 6 years ago Ahmed’s age was X times age of Sami back then.Ahmeds age now is 11 years old.How old is Sami?

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Question 1162365: 6 years ago Ahmed’s age was X times age of Sami back then.Ahmeds age now is 11 years old.How old is Sami?
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6 years ago Ahmed’s age was X times age of Sami back then.Ahmeds age now is 11 years old.How old is Sami?
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Ahmed is 11 years old NOW.
p, Sami's age now

11-6=X%2A%28p-6%29, the description in first sentence.
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5=pX-6X
5%2B6X=pX
p=%286X%2B5%29%2FX