document.write( "Question 1114246: Seven years ago, Martin’s age was one third of the age he will be in 9 years. How old is he now?
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document.write( "M - 7 = \"%281%2F3%29%2A%28M%2B9%29\",\r\n" );
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document.write( "where M is the Martin's age today.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Simplify and solve for M\r\n" );
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document.write( "3M - 21 = M + 9\r\n" );
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document.write( "3M - M = 9 + 21\r\n" );
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document.write( "2M = 30  ====>  M = \"30%2F2\" = 15.\r\n" );
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document.write( "Answer.  Martin is 15 years now.\r\n" );
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