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Equations, SM-Bank 011

Josh is currently \(x\) years old. In \(15\) years he will be 42.

Write an equation and solve it to find Josh's current age.  (2 marks)

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\(x+15=42\  \ ,\  \  x=27\ \text{years old}\)

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\(x+15\) \(=42\)
\(x\) \(=42-15\)
\(x\) \(=27\)

 
\(\therefore\ \text{Josh’s current age is}\ 27\ \text{years}\)

Filed Under: Equations Tagged With: num-title-ct-core, smc-4215-10-One-step

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