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Mr. Youngman said, “I am 40 years old. My age is five times my daughter’s age two years ago.” How old is Mr Youngmans daughter(x)?

PART A: Write the equation using x as the variable: _______

PART B: What is the answer? x= ______ years old

User Syon
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Answer:

(40÷5) +2 = 10

Explanation:

his daughter is 10 years old

User Tobias Bergkvist
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Answer:

his daughter is ten

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