Question

I’m If Linda age is decreased by 36, the result is twice Linda’s age. how old is linda?

Answer 1

Answer:

x=lindas age

3 times lindas age (3 time x or 3x) is decreased by 36 (-36), the result (=) is twice lindas age (2 times x or 2x)

now we have

3x-36=2x

subtract 2x

x-36=0

add 36

x=36

age=36

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