Question

A wise man once said 200 reduced by 3 times my age is 50. What is his age?

Answer 1

50

Explanation:

200-(3x)=50

3x=200-50 (Collect like terms)

3x=150

3x/3=150/3 (Divide through by 3)

x=50

Answer 2

He is 50 years old

200-(3*50)=age

200-150= 50