SOLUTION: Kevin is 16 years old and Vanessa is 2 years old. How many years will it take until Kevin is only 3 times as old as Vanessa?

Question 925397: Kevin is 16 years old and Vanessa is 2 years old.
How many years will it take until Kevin is only 3 times as old as Vanessa?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = years in future when kevin is 3 times vanessa's age
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16 + x = 3(2 + x)
16 + x = 6 + 3x
2x = 10
x = 5
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