Question

In 56 years, Kevin will be 9 times as old as he currently is. How old is Kevin currently?

Answer 1

He is currently 47.

56-9=47 and if you switched it around it would be 47+9=56 so the answer is 47.

Answer 2

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Answer:   7

Discussion:

Let "x" be Kevin's current age. From the probel statement:

x + 56 = 9x.

Subtract "x" from each side:

(x-x) + 56 = 9x -x  or

0 + 56 = 8x.  Divide each side by 8:

56/8 = x  or

7 = x

Thank you,

MrB