Question

A wise woman once said, "400 reduced by twice my age is 262." What is her age?

Answer 1

Answer:

331..?

Step-by-step explanation:

262 = 2a-400

662 = 2a

331

Answer 2

Answer:

                69

Step-by-step explanation:

x -  age of wise woman

2x -  twice the age of wise woman

400 - 2x    - 400 reduced by twice the age of wise woman

400 - 2x = 262

400 - 262 = 2x

138 = 2x

2x = 138

x = 69