the square of wendall’s age three years ago is 33 more than four times his age now. what is his age now?

Answer 1

Let W be Wendal's age now

then

(W-3)^2 = 33 + 4W

W^2 -6W + 9 = 33 + 4W

W^2 -10W - 24 = 0

(W-12)(W+2) = 0

W = 12 or -2, ignore the -2

12-3 = 9 squared = 81 = 33 + 4(12) = 33 + 48 = 81

Wendel is 12 years old