Question

If Roger were 32 years older, he would be three times as old as he is now. How old is
Roger?

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

Set up the equation ->

x+32=3x

(you can get this easily by writing the equation down as you read the problem)

--> revisiting x+32=3x

-x on both sides to isolate the number and put the like terms together

We are left with 32=2x

Divide 2 on both sides, and you will get x (his current age) --> x=16

Roger is currently 16 years old.

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

3x = 32 + x

2x = 32

x = 16