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In 5 years, Alma will be four times as old as she was nine years ago. How old is she now?
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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.