Question

In six years, clem kadiddlehopper will be five time as old he was 26 years ago. how old is he now?

Answer 1

he is currently 34

Explanation:

x + 6 = 5(x-26)

x + 6 = 5x - 130

+130 +130

x + 136 = 5x

-x -x

136 = 4x

/4 /4

x = 34

You can check your work as well:

34 + 6 = 40

34 - 26 = 8

8 x 5 = 40