Question

How old am I if 100 reduced by 2 times my age is 36

Answer 1

= 16.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x represent your unknown age. Now the phrase "200 reduced by 2 times my age" translates to 200 - 2x. Since this is 16 that means we must solve the equation

200 - 2x = 16

So, subtract 200 from both sides to obtain -2x = -184.

Now divide both sides by -2 to yield x = 92.

If your age is 92, then 200 reduced by 92 twice will yield 16. 200 - 92 = 108 108 - 92 = 16.

Answer 2

32.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Let x represent your unknown age. Now the phrase "100 reduced by 2 times my age" translates to 100- 2x. Since this is 46 that means we must solve the equation;

100 - 2x = 36

then,

-2x = - 64

therefore, x = 32. ( ans )

If your age is 32, then 100 reduced by 32 twice will yield 36.

100 - 32 = 68.

68 - 32 = 36.

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