Sagot :
Question:
In 5 years, Alma will be four times as old as she was nine years ago. How old is she now?
Answer:
- She is 7 years old now.
Solution:
If she is x years old now
(In 5 years)
x + 5 = 4 (x + 5 - 9)
x + 5 = 4 (x - 4)
x + 5 = 4x - 16
3x = 21
x= 7
So she is 7 years old now.