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How old am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244?

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Answer:

You are 78

Explanation:

Let a = age

Reduced means subtract and is means equals

400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244

400 - 2a = 244

Subtract 400 from each side

400-400-2a = 244-400

-2a=-156

Divide by -2

-2a/-2 = -156/-2

a =78

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