Question

Sam father’s age is thrice Sam’s age. What will be Sam’s present age if his father’s age is 45 years? Solve using algebraic equation

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

45 dicided by 15 is 3 or 45 divided by 3 is 15!

Answer 2

Explanation:

let Sams father's age=3x

that is 3x=45

divide both sides by the coefficient of x

3x/3=45/3

x=15