SOLUTION: Timothys age in 15 years will be three times what it was 13 years ago how old is Timothy now
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Question 986794: Timothys age in 15 years will be three times what it was 13 years ago how old is Timothy now
Answer by Timnewman(323) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi dear,
let Timothy's age be x
In fifteen years,
He will be (15+x)yrs
13yrs ago,he was (x-13)yrs
If his age in 15yrs is 3times his age 13yrs ago,
Then,
15+x=3(x-13)
15+x=3x-39
3x-x=15+39
2x=54
x=27
Timothy's age now is 27yrs old
HOPE THIS HELPS?
Best wishes,
Timnewman::
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