SOLUTION: A wise man once said, "500 reduced by 3 times my age is 245" What is his age?

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Question 566518: A wise man once said, "500 reduced by 3 times my age is 245" What is his age?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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"500 reduced by 3 times my age is 245" What is his age?
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500 - 3x = 245
3x = 255
x = 85
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Cheers,
Stan H.