SOLUTION: Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now. What EQUATION can be used to solve the problem?

Question 1028247: Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now. What EQUATION can be used to solve the problem?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = Sara's age now
= Ralph's age now
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