SOLUTION: Claire's cousin is now 3 times as old as Claire. In 10 years, her cousin will be twice as old as Claire. How old is Claire now?

Question 1168982: Claire's cousin is now 3 times as old as Claire. In 10 years, her cousin will be twice as old as Claire. How old is Claire now?

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Claire's cousin is now 3 times as old as Claire. In 10 years, her cousin will be twice as old as Claire. How old is Claire now?
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Clara = x years old The cousin is 3x years old now. In 10 years 3x + 10 = 2*(x+10) Simplify and solve 3x + 10 = 2x + 20 3x - 2x = 20 - 10 x = 10. ANSWER. Clara is 10 years old now.

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