John's age increased by 11 is 5 less than 5 times his age. How old is he?

Question

John's age increased by 11 is 5 less than 5 times his age. How old is he?

Answer 1

OMG that's hard.....

Is it....

0? He's a newborn?

Or....1?

IDK!!!! STOP HURTING MY HEAD!!!!

Answer 2

He is 4 years old.

First, translate the word problem:

set n= John's age right now.

increased by means + (add)

is means =

5 times means multiplication

less means subtraction

So: n + 11 = 5n - 5

             16 = 4n

               n = 4 (his age right now)

Answer 3

Let John's present age be x years

then

x + 11 = 5x - 5

11 + 5 = 5x - x

16 = 4x

16/4 = x

x = 4

John's present age is 4 years

Answer 4

let john's age be x years.

then according to question:-

x+11=5x-5

4x=16

x=4

Hence john's age is 4 years.

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