Hi,

*Note: his coach was and always will be 3 years older than Tim

let x be Tim'sage three years ago. His coach then was (x+10) (three years older)

write as we read***

(x + 10) = 2x

10 = x  tim was 10 years old at that time

Now Tim is 13 years old 

 

RELATED QUESTIONS

When Tim started football 3 years ago, his coach was twice his age. Currently, Tim's... (answered by mananth,josmiceli)

When Tim started football 3 years ago, his coach was twice his age. Currently, Tim's... (answered by karaoz)

When Tim started football 3 years ago, his coach was twice his age. Currently, Tim's... (answered by Maths68)

When Tim started football 3 years ago, his coach was twice his age. Currently, Tim's... (answered by josmiceli)

Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim started football 3 years ago, Coach... (answered by josmiceli)

Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim started football 3 years ago, Coach... (answered by richwmiller)

Coach Johnson is 10 years older than Tim. When Tim stated football 3 years ago, Coach... (answered by lwsshak3)

Tim is twice as old as his son. In 6 yrs Tim’s age will be three times what his sons age... (answered by Paul)

John is 4 years older than Tim. Four years ago John’s age was twice Tim’s age. Find their  (answered by Alan3354)