SOLUTION: Today is bobs birthday. In 50 years time bob will be three times as old as he will be in 6 years time.
How old is Bob today.
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Question 924899: Today is bobs birthday. In 50 years time bob will be three times as old as he will be in 6 years time.
How old is Bob today.
show your working using algebra
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x + 50 = 3(x + 6)
x + 50 = 3x + 18
2x = 32
x = 16
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bob is 16
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