SOLUTION: Loretta's age in 17 years will be three times what is was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta?

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Question 521879: Loretta's age in 17 years will be three times what is was 13 years ago. How old is Loretta?
Answer by umnikmo(75) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+17=3*(x-13)
x+17=3x-39
2x=56
x=28