Word problem

Question

In 18 ?years, a? child's age will be 9 years less than four times four times her current age. Find the? child's current age.
The? child's current age is ___ years.

Answer 1

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Let c = child's current age

(c+18) = 4c-9

 

Solve for c

 

27 = 3c

c = 9

 

The child is currently 9 years old.