Question

A wise man once said, "300 reduced by 4 times my age is 40." What is his age?

Answer 1

85

Explanation:

4x - 300 = 40

+ 300 +300

------------------------

00 340

340 ÷ 4 = 85

Answer 2

He's 65 years old

Explanation:

300-4x=40

-300+40=-4x

-260=-4x

65=x