If 5 years are added to a man's present age and that age is tripled he will be 84 what is his present age?

If 5 years are added to a man's present age and that age is tripled he will be 84 what is his present age?

Explanation

Let's denote the man's present age as x.

(x + 5) * 3 = 84

x + 5 = 84 / 3

x + 5 = 28

x = 28 - 5

x = 23