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How old am I if 300 reduced by 3 times my age is 27

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Lets let x represent your age. You want to find out 300 minus your age multiplied by 3 equals 27. This is written as the following equation:

300-3x = 27
+3x +3x

300 = 27+3x
-27 -27

273 = 3x

273÷3 = 3x÷3

91 = x

You are 91 years old.
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