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Write an equation and solve.
How opd am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244?

User Rizstien
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Answer: 78

Explanation:

x = your age

400 - 2x = 244

subtract 400 from both sides of the equation:

-2x = -156

divide both sides by -2:

x = 78

User Grishka
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Answer:

78

Explanation:

x = your age

400 - 2x = 244

subtract 400 from both sides of the equation:

-2x = -156

divide both sides by -2:

x = 78

User Acw
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