SOLUTION: Bruce is 36 years old. His son is 8 years old. In how many years will Bruce be three times as old as his son?

Question 556839: Bruce is 36 years old. His son is 8 years old. In how many years will Bruce be three times as old as his son?
Found 2 solutions by JBarnum, stanbon:
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

6 years
check
36+6=42
8+6=14
42/14=3
correct
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bruce is 36 years old. His son is 8 years old. In how many years will Bruce be three times as old as his son?
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Let the "number of years" be "x":
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Equation:
36+x = 3(8+x)
36+x = 24+3x
2x = 12
x = 6 years
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Bruce will be 36+6 = 42
His son will be 8+6 = 14
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And 42 = 3*14
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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