SOLUTION: Jackson is 6 years older than 3 times the age of his nephew. Jackson is 30 years old. How old is his nephew?

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Question 1114514: Jackson is 6 years older than 3 times the age of his nephew. Jackson is 30 years old. How old is his nephew?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Jackson is 6 years older than 3 times the age of his nephew. Jackson is 30 years old. How old is his nephew?
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, the "n" for nephew.



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Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It follows directly from the condition that nephew is


 =  = 8 years old.


There is no need to solve any equations.


This problem is for mental solution, and the major step is to read the condition attentively.


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