SOLUTION: Carl's age one year ago is three-fourths his age twelve years hence.

Question 1169353: Carl's age one year ago is three-fourths his age
twelve years hence.
Answer by ikleyn(52802) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    x-1 = 


Multiply both sides by 4 and then simplify


    4x - 4  = 3x + 36

    4x - 3x = 36 + 4

       x    = 40.


ANSWER.  Carl is 40 years old.

Solved.

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