SOLUTION: [ Bruce is 36 years old. His son is 8. In how many years will Bruce be 3 times as old as his son? ]

Question 823460: [ Bruce is 36 years old. His son is 8. In how many years will Bruce be 3 times as old as his son? ]
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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b = 36
s = 8
36 + x = 3(8 + x)
36 + x = 24 + 3x
2x = 12
x = 6
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6 years from now
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