SOLUTION: Kelly is 3 times the age that Allie was seven years ago. Allie is now 18. How old is Kelly?

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Question 680463: Kelly is 3 times the age that Allie was seven years ago. Allie is now 18. How old is Kelly?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Kelly is 3 times the age that Allie was seven years ago. Allie is now 18. How old is Kelly?
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Equations:
k = 3(a-7)
a = 18
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k = 3(18-7)
k = 3(11)
k = 33 yrs (Kelly's age now)
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Stan H.
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