SOLUTION: Two years ago Jane was three times as old as she was when she was 9. How old is she now?

Question 1098097: Two years ago Jane was three times as old as she was when she was 9. How old is she now?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j, Jane now

Answer by ikleyn(52790)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Two years ago Jane was three times as old as she was when she was 9. How old is she now?
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The solution is in one line:

3*9 + 2 = 27.

All you need is to READ the condition ATTENTIVELY and to understand what does it mean.

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