SOLUTION: Melanie is 12 years old. this is 3 years less then one-third her fathers age. how old is her father?

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Question 173992: Melanie is 12 years old. this is 3 years less then one-third her fathers age. how old is her father?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Her father's age is x. One-third her father's age is then x%2F3. Three years less than that is x%2F3-3, and we are given this is equal to 12.

x%2F3-3=12

Solve for x and you have your answer.