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When 8 is subtracted from Ollie’s age, the result is the same as subtracting 16 from 3 times his age.


How old is Ollie?


years


I don't get it Help

I Think its 8 >.< but, Idk

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konrad509

x - his age

\(x-8=3x-16\\ x-3x=-16+8\\ -2x=-8\\ x=4\)

He's 4 years old.

naǫ

x - Ollie's age

8 is subtracted from Ollie's age = x-8
the result is the same as
subtracting 16 from 3 times his age = 3x-16

\(x-8=3x-16 \\ x-3x=-16+8 \\ -2x=-8 \\ x=4\)

Ollie is 4 years old.

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