Problema Solution

A wise man once said, "500 reduced by twice my age is 344." What is his age?

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let 'x' represent the age of the wise man


500 reduced by twice my age is 344:


500 - 2x = 344


by solving we find:


x = 78 years


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the wise man is 78 years old.