SOLUTION: Alex subtracted 6 from his age, multiplied the result by 3, added 8, and then divided by 2. The result was 19. How old is alex?

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Question 991410: Alex subtracted 6 from his age, multiplied the result by 3, added 8, and then divided by 2. The result was 19. How old is alex?
Answer by Timnewman(323) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi dear,
Let his age be "x"
From your question,
[3(x-6)+8]/2=19
[3x-18+8)/2=19
(3x-10)/2=19
multiply out,
3x-10=38
3x=48
x=16
Alex age is 16yrs