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How old am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244? (answer with steps)
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How old am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244? (answer with steps)

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400 reduced (minus) 2 times my age (2x) is 244 (= 244).

400 - 2x = 244 Subtract 400 from both sides
-2x = -156 Divide both sides by -2
x = 78

I am 78 years old.
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