Question 978394


Let &nbsp;<B>x</B>&nbsp; be the Reshma's age now.


9 &nbsp;years ago Reshma age was &nbsp;(x-9).

After &nbsp;5&nbsp; years Reshma's age will be &nbsp;(x+5).

According to the condition, &nbsp;you have an equation


x+5 = 3*(x-9).


Solve it by simplifying step by step:


x + 5 = 3x - 27,

x - 3x = -27 - 5,

-2x = -32,

2x = 32,

x = 32/2 = 16. 


<B>Answer</B>. &nbsp;Reshma is &nbsp;16&nbsp; years old now.