SOLUTION: If a boy is x years old, if 18 is added to his age he will be 4 times his age 5 years ago. how old is he?

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Linear Equations and Systems Word Problems -> SOLUTION: If a boy is x years old, if 18 is added to his age he will be 4 times his age 5 years ago. how old is he?      Log On


   

Question 813876: If a boy is x years old, if 18 is added to his age he will be 4 times his age 5 years ago. how old is he?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
More than anything, this is an exercise in translating worded description into number symbolism.

x%2B18=4%28HisAgeFiveYearsAgo%29
x%2B18=4%28x-5%29
and you want to solve for x.