SOLUTION: If Steve's age is decreased by 12 years, and that difference is multiplied by 3, the result is 24 years. what is steve's age?
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Question 661815: If Steve's age is decreased by 12 years, and that difference is multiplied by 3, the result is 24 years. what is steve's age?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
work backwards
24 / 3 = 8 + 12 = 20 years old
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Proof:
20 - 12 = 8 * 3 = 24
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