SOLUTION: In 10 years, my age will be three times what it was 10 years ago. How old am i now?
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Question 857833: In 10 years, my age will be three times what it was 10 years ago. How old am i now?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X + 10 = 3(x-10)
x + 10 = 3X - 30
Subtract x from each side
10 = 2x - 30
Add 30 to each side
40 = 2x
Divide each side by 2
20 = x
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Let's plug it in to prove.
In ten years (you'll be 30), your age will be 3* (20-10)
30 = 3*10
Success!
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