SOLUTION: Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is cassidy right now?

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: Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is cassidy right now? This question is from textbook

Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cassidy is 3 times as old as Drew. In 8 years, Cassidy will only be twice as old as Drew. How old is cassidy right now?
.
Let x = Drew's age
then
3x = Cassidy's age
.
3x+8 = 2(x+8)
3x+8 = 2x+16
x+8 = 16
x = 8 years
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Cassidy is 8 years old

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