SOLUTION: If I subtract 47 from Bob's age, I get 12. How old is Bob? so I put b=12 but I know there is more to it but I don't know

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Age -> SOLUTION: If I subtract 47 from Bob's age, I get 12. How old is Bob? so I put b=12 but I know there is more to it but I don't know      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1168357: If I subtract 47 from Bob's age, I get 12. How old is Bob?
so I put b=12 but I know there is more to it but I don't know
Found 2 solutions by Theo, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
where must be a reason why you would subtract 47 from bob's age.

what was the problem statement?




Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b for Bob's age

------------------------------------------------------------
If I subtract 47 from Bob's age, I get 12. How old is Bob?
------------------------------------------------------------

So, do exactly what is described!
b-47=12
Now you see what to do next.