SOLUTION: Timothy's age in 17 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Timothy now?

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Question 824652: Timothy's age in 17 years will be three times what it was 7 years ago. How old is Timothy now?
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = his age now
= his age in 17 years
= his age 7 years ago
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given:





Timothy is 19 now

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