Question

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

@freckles

Answer 1

@Godlovesme @DanJS

Answer 2

@ispike

Answer 3

pick a name for his age, let a = ollie's age

Answer 4

when 8 is subtracted from his age

a - 8

Answer 5

it is the same as 16 less than 3 times his age

3a-16

Answer 6

I'll let Danjs help u :)

Answer 7

st those two equal, solve for a

Answer 8

ok

Answer 9

a - 8 = 3*a - 16

Answer 10

you mean 3-16?

Answer 11

so a= 8?

Answer 12

" 16 from 3 times his age."

3 times his age - 3*a
take away 16 from that

3*a - 16

Answer 13

solve

a - 8 = 3*a - 16

Answer 14

wait you mean 8+16

Answer 15

"When 8 is subtracted from Ollie’s age" a - 8
"the result is the same as" =
"subtracting 16 from 3 times his age." 3a - 16

Answer 16

a - 8 = 3*a - 16

solve for a
first add 16 to both sides

a -8 + 16 = 3a - 16 + 16

a + 8 = 3a

Answer 17

take away 1a from both sides

8 = 2a

divide by 2

a = 4

Answer 18

ollie is 4 years old right now

Answer 19

Thanks