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Question 119417: Hi, I need help on this age word problem.
How old am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244?
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
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How old am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244?
:
A simple equation will do it:
400 - 2x = 244
-2x = 244 - 400
-2x = -156
x = -156/-2
x = +78 an old guy