How old am I if 600 reduced by 3 times my age is 542?
Let's denote your age as x.
The expression "3 times my age" can be written as 3x.
The expression "600 reduced by 3 times my age" can be written as 600 - 3x.
According to the given information, this expression equals 542:
600 - 3x = 542
To find your age, we can solve this equation:
-3x = 542 - 600
-3x = -58
Dividing both sides by -3:
x = (-58) / (-3)
x = 19.33 (rounded to two decimal places)
Therefore, you are approximately 19.33 years old.