SOLUTION: Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now. What EQUATION can be used to solve the problem?

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Question 1028247: Ralph is 3 times as old as Sara. In 6 years, Ralph will be only twice as old as Sara will be then. Find Ralph's age now. What EQUATION can be used to solve the problem?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = Sara's age now
+3x+ = Ralph's age now
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+3x+%2B+6+=+2%2A%28+x+%2B+6+%29+