SOLUTION: I was 40 years old when my grandson was born. I am 44 years old today. How do I figure out how much is three times his age? Write the equation which models how old in years each o

SOLUTION: I was 40 years old when my grandson was born. I am 44 years old today. How do I figure out how much is three times his age? Write the equation which models how old in years each o

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Question 632164: I was 40 years old when my grandson was born. I am 44 years old today.
How do I figure out how much is three times his age? Write the equation which models how old in years each of us will be when we are three times as old as my grandson.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
g=44;
s=4
44+x=3*(4+x)
44+x=12+3x
32=2x
16=x
check
44+16=60
4+16=20
60=3*20
ok
grandpa will be three times grandson in 16 years.

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