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Abdul is x years old. His father is thrice as old as him. 10 years ago, Abdul's father was 5 times as old as Abdul was. Which of these equations can be solved to find x, Abdul's present age?

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Answer:

20 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Certainly, let's solve the equation:

\(3x - 10 = 5(x - 10)\).

Distribute the 5 on the right side:

\(3x - 10 = 5x - 50\).

Combine like terms by subtracting \(3x\) from both sides:

\(-10 = 2x - 50\).

Add 50 to both sides:

\(40 = 2x\).

Divide both sides by 2:

\(x = 20\).

So, Abdul's present age (x) is 20 years.

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