SOLUTION: Eight years ago, John was three years older than 3/4 of his age today. What is his age today?

Question 1015061: Eight years ago, John was three years older than 3/4 of his age today. What is his age today?
Found 2 solutions by robertb, josmiceli:
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let j = john's age today
Then the equation is
==>j/4 = 11
==> j = 44, john's age today.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = John's age today

Multiply both sides by

He is 44 today
check:

OK
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