SOLUTION: In 8 years, a boy will be three times as old as he was 4 years ago. Find his present age.
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Question 1057479: In 8 years, a boy will be three times as old as he was 4 years ago. Find his present age.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = his present age
= his age in 8 yrs
= his age 4 yrs ago
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He is 10 now
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check:
In 8 yrs he will be 18
4 yrs ago he was 6
OK
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