Question 442298
If I am 40 and Jackie is 16 when will my age be 3 times jackie's age?
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I = 40
J = 16
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Equation:
(I+x) = 3(J+x)
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40+x = 3(16+x)
40+x = 48+3x
2x = -8
x = -4
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40-4 = 3(16-4)
36 = 3(12)
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Ans: 4 years ago when I was 36 and Jackie was 12.
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Cheers,
Stan H.