SOLUTION: Seventeen years ago, Arnold was 2/3 as old as he is now. How old is
Arnold?
x-17=2/3x
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Question 528485: Seventeen years ago, Arnold was 2/3 as old as he is now. How old is
Arnold?
x-17=2/3x
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're right.
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x = current age
x - 17 = how old he was 17 years ago
x-17 = 2/3x
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multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fraction
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3(x-17) = 2x
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3x -51 = 2x
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subtract 2x from both sides
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x -51 = 0
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add 51 to both sides
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x = 51
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check the answer
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x-17 = 51-17 = 34
is 34 = 2/3*51?
yes
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Answer: Arnold is 51 years old.
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Done.
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