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A wise man once said, "300 reduced by 4 times my age is 40." What is his age?

User Imdad Ali
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Answer:

85

Explanation:

4x - 300 = 40

+ 300 +300

------------------------

00 340

340 ÷ 4 = 85

User Squirl
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Answer:

He's 65 years old

Explanation:

300-4x=40

-300+40=-4x

-260=-4x

65=x

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