SOLUTION: If Mario was 32 years old 8 years ago, how old was he x years ago?

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Question 430341: If Mario was 32 years old 8 years ago, how old was he x years ago?
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"If Mario was 32 years old 8 years ago, how old was he x years ago?"

If he was 32, 8 years ago, then he is 40 now.

If he is 40 now, then he was 40 - x, x years ago.

40 - x is the answer.
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