A man will be (x+10)years old in 8years time. If 2years ago he was 63 years., find the value of x

  • A 55
  • B 63
  • C 57
  • D 67
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The correct answer is B. 63

A man will be (x+10) years old in 8years time.

 As at today, he is x + 2 years of age.

The man was 63 years old 2 years ago, so he is 63+2=65 now.

8 years from now, he will be 65+8=73.

He will be (x+10) years old when he is 73. So

x+10=73

x=73-10=63

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