document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1174419>Question 1174419</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Seven years ago, Beth’s son was one-third her age at that time. Seven years from now, he will be one-half her age at that time. How old is Beth’s son?  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Beth's age 7 years ago = 3x<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Now, compute their ages 7 years from now (which is 14 years from their ages 7 years ago):<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2(x + 14) = 3x + 14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "2x + 28 = 3x + 14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "-x = -14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "x = 14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Beth's son's age 7 years ago = x = 14<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "We are looking for Beth's son's age NOW.  He was 14-years-old seven years ago, so that means he is presently 21-years-old. </SPAN>\n" );
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