SOLUTION: Kylie is now 24 years old and kittie is 12. How many years ago was kylie age thrice the age of kittie?

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Question 1109494: Kylie is now 24 years old and kittie is 12. How many years ago was kylie age thrice the age of kittie?
Answer by ikleyn(52818)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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24 - x = 3*(12-x)

24 - x = 36 - 3x

3x - x = 36 - 24


2x = 12  ====>  x =  = 6.


Answer.  6 years ago.

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