SOLUTION: Eight years from now, Donna will be three times as old as she is now. Select one: a. x + 8 = 3x b. x + 3 = 8x c. 8 (x + 3) = x d. 3x = 8

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Question 905750: Eight years from now, Donna will be three times as old as she is now.
Select one:
a. x + 8 = 3x
b. x + 3 = 8x
c. 8 (x + 3) = x
d. 3x = 8

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tracing through the description carefully using x for Donna's age now. The correct choice is unmistakable.
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