Question

A wise man once said “400 reduced by 3 times my age is 244.” How old is the wise man?

Answer 1

52 years old

Explanation:

Let x= man's age

400-3x=244

-3x=-156

x=52

The man is 52 years old.

Answer 2

52 years old

Explanation:

let this mans age be a

400-3a=244

400=244+3a

400-244=3a

156=3a

a=52