SOLUTION: If I am 48 years old and a child is 7 years old, at what age will I be three times older than the child

Question 680859: If I am 48 years old and a child is 7 years old, at what age will I be three times older than the child

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If I am 48 years old and a child is 7 years old, at what age will I be three times older than the child
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3 times older is 4 times as old.
The age difference is 41 years, not a multiple of 4 --> no integer solution.
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When the child is 41/3, you'll be 164/3.
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If you meant 3 times as old:
The age difference is 41 years, not a multiple of 3 --> no integer solution.
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When the child is 20.5, you'll be 61.5.
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The only integer solution is at 1 & 41 (41 times) and for 2x as old, ages 41 & 82.
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