Question

How old am i if 500 reduced by 3 times my age is 266

Answer 1

Answer: Age=78

Explanation:

500-(3xAge)=266

500-266=3xAge

(500-266)/3 = Age

Answer 2

Hey there!

Let's start by making an equation to represent this.

500 - 3a = 266

Reduced by is the same as subtracting, and a represents age.

Subtract 500 from both sides.

-3a = -234

Divide each side by -3.

a = 78

Check.

500 - 3(78) = 266

500 - 234 = 266

266 = 266

You are 78 years old.

Hope this helps!